Seok Joon Lee
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Seok Joon Lee has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Feras Alshomer
Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health and Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
1 shared publication - Hyun Il Kang
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
1 shared publication - Jong Woo Choi
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
1 shared publication - Tae Suk Oh
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea
1 shared publication - Woo Shik Jeong
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
Age-Based Comparison of Head and Neck Cancer Characteristics and Reconstructive Outcomes: Retrospective Review of 286 Patients
Background and Objectives: Head and neck cancer (HNC) frequently necessitates reconstructive surgery due to defects following oncologic resection. The influence of age on reconstructive outcomes in head and neck cancer remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of age on oncologic characteristics, reconstructive strategies, and functional outcomes following microvascular free flap reconstruction. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on 286 patients who underwent free flap reconstruction for head and neck cancer between 2016 and 2020. Patients were stratified into three age groups: 60 years. Demographic characteristics, tumor features, reconstructive approaches, complications, and functional outcomes—including postoperative dietary tolerance and tube feeding dependency—were analyzed. Results: The oral cavity was the most common tumor site across all age groups. Advanced-stage tumors (T4) were more frequently observed in older patients (>60 years), although the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.0575). The overall flap survival rate was 98.6%. The mean hospital stay was 24.6 ± 15.86 days and was significantly longer in the >60-years group (p < 0.001). Postoperative dietary tolerance was comparable across age groups, with 56.8% of patients resuming a regular diet. Tube feeding dependency was slightly higher in the >60-years group but did not reach statistical significance (p = 0.1599). Conclusions: Age alone does not significantly affect reconstructive outcomes following microvascular free flap reconstruction for head and neck cancer. Despite a higher prevalence of comorbidities in and longer hospital stays for older patients, flap success rates and functional outcomes were comparable across age groups.
Open AccessAge-Based Comparison of Head and Neck Cancer Characteristics and Reconstructive Outcomes: Retrospective Review of 286 Patients
Background and Objectives: Head and neck cancer (HNC) frequently necessitates reconstructive surgery due to defects following oncologic resection. The influence of age on reconstructive outcomes in head and neck cancer remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of age on oncologic characteristics, reconstructive strategies, and functional outcomes following microvascular free flap reconstruction. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on 286 patients who underwent free flap reconstruction for head and neck cancer between 2016 and 2020. Patients were stratified into three age groups: 60 years. Demographic characteristics, tumor features, reconstructive approaches, complications, and functional outcomes—including postoperative dietary tolerance and tube feeding dependency—were analyzed. Results: The oral cavity was the most common tumor site across all age groups. Advanced-stage tumors (T4) were more frequently observed in older patients (>60 years), although the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.0575). The overall flap survival rate was 98.6%. The mean hospital stay was 24.6 ± 15.86 days and was significantly longer in the >60-years group (p < 0.001). Postoperative dietary tolerance was comparable across age groups, with 56.8% of patients resuming a regular diet. Tube feeding dependency was slightly higher in the >60-years group but did not reach statistical significance (p = 0.1599). Conclusions: Age alone does not significantly affect reconstructive outcomes following microvascular free flap reconstruction for head and neck cancer. Despite a higher prevalence of comorbidities in and longer hospital stays for older patients, flap success rates and functional outcomes were comparable across age groups.