Table 1 Details of the included patients
From: Functional tongue reconstruction with the anterolateral thigh flap
Characteristic | ALT flap (n = 53) | RFF flap (n = 44) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years; mean (range) | 56.5 (34 to 70) | 58.0 (32 to 73) | 0.875 |
Male: female ratio, n | 42:11 | 34:10 | 0.814 |
Tumor stage | Â | Â | Â |
T2 | 10 | 14 | 0.320 |
T3 | 27 | 20 | Â |
T4 | 16 | 10 | Â |
Flap size, cm2 | 48.5 | 50.0 | 0.786 |
Complications, n | 3 | 2 | 1.000 |
Total survival rate, % | 100 | 100 | 1.000 |
Post-operative radiotherapy, n | 10 | 8 | 0.931 |