Outcomes Data
Clinical outcomes for the ZIP Flap technique
69
Total Patients
1 contributing centre
98.6%
Flap Survival
68 of 69 flaps survived
52%
Radiotherapy
36 of 69 patients
Implant Outcomes
282
Total Implants
96.8%
Overall Survival
| Implant Type | Total | Survival Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Zygomatic (Remote) | 143 | 95.1% |
| Zygomatic (Conventional) | 111 | 100% |
| Dental | 28 | 92.9% |
Quad Zygomatic Cases:
81.2%
(56 of 69 patients)
Cases by Year
Primary
Secondary
Flap Types
Flap Perforated at Surgery:
91.3%
(63 of 69 patients)
Prosthetic Restoration
68/69
Patients Restored (98.6%)
23
Median Days to Prosthesis
0-228
Range (days)
13%
Immediate Prosthesis
Follow-up
Mean Follow-up:
43.2 months
(3.6 years)
Range: 0.2 - 10 years
Patient Demographics
Mean Age at Surgery
71 years (46-89)
Mean Hospital Stay
9.7 days (4-23)
Primary ZIP Flap
65 (94.2%)
Secondary ZIP Flap
4 (5.8%)
SCC Pathology
89.9% (62/69)
Defect Classification
| Classification | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Brown-2b | 44 | 63.8% |
| Brown-2c | 11 | 15.9% |
| Brown-2d | 13 | 18.8% |
| Brown-3b | 1 | 1.4% |
Implant Survival by Radiotherapy Status
No Radiotherapy
100%
135 implants • 33 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