Outcomes Data
Clinical outcomes for the ZIP Flap technique
70
Total Patients
1 contributing centre
98.6%
Flap Survival
69 of 70 flaps survived
51%
Radiotherapy
36 of 70 patients
Implant Outcomes
286
Total Implants
96.9%
Overall Survival
| Implant Type | Total | Survival Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Zygomatic (Remote) | 145 | 95.2% |
| Zygomatic (Conventional) | 113 | 100% |
| Dental | 28 | 92.9% |
Quad Zygomatic Cases:
81.4%
(57 of 70 patients)
Cases by Year
Primary
Secondary
Flap Types
Flap Perforated at Surgery:
91.4%
(64 of 70 patients)
Prosthetic Restoration
69/70
Patients Restored (98.6%)
23
Median Days to Prosthesis
0-228
Range (days)
14.3%
Immediate Prosthesis
Follow-up
Mean Follow-up:
43.7 months
(3.6 years)
Range: 0 - 10.1 years
Patient Demographics
Mean Age at Surgery
71 years (46-89)
Mean Hospital Stay
9.6 days (4-23)
Primary ZIP Flap
66 (94.3%)
Secondary ZIP Flap
4 (5.7%)
SCC Pathology
90% (63/70)
Defect Classification
| Classification | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Brown-2b | 45 | 64.3% |
| Brown-2c | 11 | 15.7% |
| Brown-2d | 13 | 18.6% |
| Brown-3b | 1 | 1.4% |
Implant Survival by Radiotherapy Status
No Radiotherapy
100%
139 implants • 34 patients
Pre-operative RT
100%
11 implants • 3 patients
Post-operative RT
93.4%
136 implants • 33 patients
Explore the Evidence
For detailed methodology and peer-reviewed analysis, please refer to our publications.
Data source: ZIP Flap Patient Registry • Anonymised aggregate statistics • Updated in real-time