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Submental Island Flap vs Radial Forearm Free Flap in Tongue Reconstruction
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University
Summary
This study evaluates and compares the postoperative surgical outcomes and quality of life (QoL) in patients undergoing tongue reconstruction after tongue cancer resection, comparing two reconstructive options: the Submental Island Pedicled Flap (SIPF) and the Radial Forearm Free Flap (RFFF). Quality of life was assessed using the University of Washington Quality of Life questionnaire (UW-QOL v4) to evaluate functional, cosmetic, and psychological recovery.
Official title: Evaluation of Quality of Life Post Tongue Cancer Resection and Reconstruction Using Submental Island Pedicled Flap Versus Radial Forearm Free Flap
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
28
Start Date
2024-09-01
Completion Date
2026-04-01
Last Updated
2026-09-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Submental Island Pedicled Flap (SIPF)
Surgical reconstruction of tongue defect following oncological resection using a pedicled submental island flap.
Radial Forearm Free Flap (RFFF)
Surgical reconstruction of tongue defect following oncological resection using a microvascular radial forearm free flap.
Locations (1)
Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University (Assiut Branch)
Asyut, Assuit, Egypt