Maria Sofia Salvetta

Dr. Maria Sofia Salvetta

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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29 September 2025 in Applied Sciences
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Riccardo NociniRiccardo Nocini
Riccardo Nocini
AAAthena Eliana Arsie
Athena Eliana Arsie
VAValerio Arietti
Valerio Arietti
MMMarco Mazzola
Marco Mazzola
MSMaria Sofia Salvetta
Maria Sofia Salvetta
LSLuca Sacchetto
Luca Sacchetto
Introduction: Tumors of the lateral skull base, particularly those arising from the external auditory canal and peri-retroauricular regions, present considerable surgical and reconstructive difficulties due to their intricate anatomy and aggressive nature. The anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap offers a viable reconstruction option, enhancing oncological radicality while minimizing morbidity. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on five cases of malignant tumors involving the external auditory canal and adjacent soft tissues, treated at a tertiary center from March 2023 to March 2025. All patients underwent radical resection, which included lateral or subtotal temporal bone resection, along with parotidectomy and neck dissection when necessary. Reconstruction was performed using myocutaneous anterolateral thigh free flaps. The study evaluated clinical outcomes, complications, and esthetic results. Results: The ALT flap was used in all cases without major postoperative complications. Two patients received adjuvant radiotherapy; one did not start treatment due to early recurrence. At follow-up, three patients were disease-free, while two had died from unrelated causes. Esthetic and functional outcomes were satisfactory in all patients. Conclusions: The ALT free flap is a universal and reliable option for the reconstruction of complex lateral skull base defects, especially in patients following the radical removal of tumors of the external auditory canal and peri-retroauricular areas. It offers excellent tissue coverage, facilitates adjuvant treatment, and has a low complication rate. While our experience supports its use in aggressive oncological resection, larger studies are needed to confirm these findings. Level of evidence: 4.

2 May 2025 in Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
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MCMarco Carner
Marco Carner
LBLuca Bianconi
Luca Bianconi
LSLuca Sacchetto
Luca Sacchetto
VAValerio Arietti
Valerio Arietti
RNRiccardo Nocini
Riccardo Nocini
LTLuca Turchet
Luca Turchet