Our results in a relatively large sample of patients who underwent total or subtotal glossectomy followed by reconstruction with microsurgical free flaps support the efficacy of this surgery as treatment for advanced oral and oral pharyngeal cancers.
The extended DIEP flap is reliable, has a safe vascular supply, and has a long pedicle. Its versatility makes it suitable for reconstruction of moderate to large head and neck reconstruction.
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