DE VIRGILIO , Armando

Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze functional outcomes of soft palate reconstruction after oncologic surgery. Methods: This study was conducted in conformity with the PRISMA statement. A single arm meta-analysis was performed for feeding tube dependence (FTD) (primary outcome), velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) and hypernasality...

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the profunda artery perforator (PAP) flap in head and neck reconstruction. Methods: A single arm meta-analysis was performed for flap survival rate (primary outcome), reoperation for major complication, and overall complication rates (secondary outcomes). Results: The search strategy...

Background: To elaborate a preoperative score to predict the necessity of enteral nutrition at 28 days postoperatively in patients undergoing head and neck surgery. Methods: A total of 424 patients with oral cavity, oropharyngeal, laryngeal, and hypopharyngeal carcinoma were retrospectively enrolled and analyzed to identify preoperative...

Background To retrospectively evaluate oncological outcomes in two groups of patients with pT4aN0 glottic SCC treated with total laryngectomy (TL) and neck dissection (ND) who underwent postoperative radiotherapy or exclusive clinical and radiological follow-up. Methods It includes patients with pT4N0 glottic SCC who underwent TL and unilateral...