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Audrey B Erman, Ryan M Collar,
Kent A Griffith,
Lori Lowe,
Michael S Sabel,
Christopher K Bichakjian,
Sandra L Wong,
Scott A McLean,
Riley S Rees,
Timothy M Johnson,
Carol R Bradford
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ABSTRACT: Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has emerged as a widely used staging procedure for cutaneous melanoma. However, debate remains around the accuracy and prognostic implications of SLNB for cutaneous melanoma arising in the head and neck, as previous reports have demonstrated inferior results to those in nonhead and neck regions. Through the largest single-institution series of head and neck melanoma patients, the authors set out to demonstrate that SLNB accuracy and prognostic value in the head and neck region are comparable to other sites.
A prospectively collected database was queried for cutaneous head and neck melanoma patients who underwent SLNB at the University of Michigan between 1997 and 2007. Primary endpoints included SLNB result, time to recurrence, site of recurrence, and date and cause of death. Multivariate models were constructed for analyses.
Three hundred fifty-three patients were identified. A sentinel lymph node was identified in 352 of 353 patients (99.7%). Sixty-nine of the 353 (19.6%) patients had a positive SLNB. Seventeen of 68 patients (25%) undergoing completion lymphadenectomy after a positive SLNB result had at least 1 additional positive nonsentinel lymph node. Patients with local control and a negative SLNB failed regionally in 4.2% of cases. Multivariate analysis revealed positive SLNB status to be the most prognostic clinicopathologic predictor of poor outcome; hazard ratio was 4.23 for SLNB status and recurrence-free survival (P < .0001) and 3.33 for overall survival (P < .0001).
SLNB is accurate and its results are of prognostic importance for head and neck melanoma patients.
Cancer 07/2011; 118(4):1040-7. · 4.77 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Scalp melanoma is aggressive and has a proclivity for regional metastasis. We hypothesize that subperiosteal scalp melanoma resection reduces in-transit/satellite recurrence, when compared with subgaleal resection.
We identified patients with intermediate to deep, primary scalp melanoma referred to head/neck surgery over an 8-year period. Patients were compared based on scalp resection depth, including subperiosteal (resection to the level of calvarium) and subgaleal (resection including skin, subcutaneous tissue, and galea). The dependent variables were in-transit/satellite recurrence and time to in-transit/satellite recurrence.
Among 48 identified patients, the in-transit/satellite recurrence rate was 16.7%. Subgaleal resection patients had higher in-transit/satellite recurrence rates than subperiosteal resection patients (24.0% vs. 8.7%, P=0.155). Among node-negative patients, subgaleal resection had significantly higher in-transit/satellite metastasis rates when compared with subperiosteal resection (26.3% vs. 0%, P=0.047).
For node-negative, primary scalp melanoma, subperiosteal resection significantly decreases in-transit/satellite recurrence when compared with subgaleal resection. Given our small sample size, further studies are necessary to confirm these results.
Annals of plastic surgery 07/2011; 69(2):165-8. · 1.29 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The temporoparietal fascia flap (TPFF) is a versatile tool in head and neck reconstruction. This article aims to describe the spectrum of TPFF applications through a series of case studies and related review of the literature.
Medical records were reviewed to identify cases that represent major TPFF application categories. A literature review was performed to support the presentation and discussion of each case category.
Seven cases were identified each representing a distinct application category. These included auricular reconstruction, hair-bearing tissue transfer, facial soft tissue augmentation, cutaneous and mucosal oncologic defect repair, reconstruction after salvage laryngectomy, skull base reconstruction, and orbital reconstruction.
The TPFF is a uniquely versatile tool in head and neck reconstructive surgery. Outstanding in its pliable, ultra-thin yet hardy and highly vascular form, the temporoparietal fascia flap is a workhorse for the creative head and neck reconstructive surgeon.
Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 06/2011; 65(2):141-8. · 1.49 Impact Factor
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Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 04/2010; 142(4):618-20. · 1.72 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To determine the effectiveness of cricotracheal resection and hilar release for high-grade, long-segment airway stenosis.
We identified 16 patients who underwent cricotracheal resection and hilar release, performed from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008, and conducted a retrospective review, emphasizing preoperative findings, operative technique, postoperative course, and results. Complete data sets were available for all patients.
Tertiary care children's hospital.
The study population comprised 16 patients younger than 18 years who underwent cricotracheal resection and hilar release performed by a thoracic airway team. All patients had high-grade, long-segment subglottic stenosis or severe, long-segment tracheomalacia.
Cricotracheal resection with hilar release.
Decannulation rate and dehiscence rate.
Of the 16 patients, 15 were successfully decannulated. The one patient who was not decannulated remained ventilator dependent and has regained speech. There were no incidents of anastomotic dehiscence.
Cricotracheal resection with hilar release is a novel and effective way to approach the problem of severe airway stenosis.
Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery 03/2010; 136(3):256-9. · 1.92 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To create an algorithm that derives our preferred reconstruction technique for cutaneous defects involving the nasal tip and to review the management and outcomes of patients with nasal tip cutaneous defects after their initial reconstruction.
A retrospective review of patients undergoing repair of cutaneous defects involving the nasal tip between January 2006 and January 2009. After data compilation, a defect-based algorithm deriving our repair technique was created.
Seventy-two patients were identified: 57% underwent full-thickness skin graft repair (n = 41), 19% underwent forehead flap repair (n = 14), and 17% underwent bilobe flap repair (n = 12). The remaining 7% underwent repair using nasal cutaneous flaps harvested adjacent to the defect (n = 5). Nasal tip defect involvement of an adjacent nasal aesthetic unit was the most critical factor in selecting a reconstruction technique. Further categorization by the presence of nasal ala involvement, cartilage exposure, and defect surface area allowed reliable prediction of our reconstruction technique. Dermabrasion was routinely performed early in the postoperative course (25% [18 of 72 patients]). Corticosteroid injection was commonly used for those undergoing forehead flap (71% [10 of 14 patients]) and bilobe flap (50% [6 of 12 patients]) repair. Aesthetic revision surgery was infrequently required (15% [11 of 72 patients]). All aesthetic outcomes were good or satisfactory.
The included algorithm offers a systematic approach for managing cutaneous defects involving the nasal tip and derives our preferred technique with high reliability.
Archives of facial plastic surgery: official publication for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc. and the International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies 13(2):91-6. · 1.31 Impact Factor
