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ArticleClinical oral investigations2023

Anchored sutures for fixation of the anterolateral thigh flap and prevention of orocutaneous fistula in oral and oropharyngeal cancer reconstruction.

Pengfei Xin, Chunming Huang, Xu Qin, Chuanyu Hu

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Article in Clinical oral investigations, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Pengfei XinDepartment of Stomatology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1981-7497
Chunming HuangDepartment of Stomatology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4402-8262
Xu QinDepartment of Stomatology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4381-1538
Chuanyu HuDepartment of Stomatology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China. chuanyuhu@hust.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2427-2038
Wuhan University · CNShanxi Medical University · CN

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82002893
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study aims to assess the efficacy of anchored sutures (AS) in securing the anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap during oral and oropharyngeal reconstructions, and its impact on the occurrence of orocutaneous fistula (OCF). MATERIALS AND

methodsA retrospective study was performed on patients who underwent ALT flap reconstruction in our department in the year 2022. The patients were divided into two groups based on whether the AS technique was used. The incidence of OCF was compared between the two groups, and AS-related complications were reported. Fisher's exact test was employed to assess the differences in baseline characteristics and the incidence of OCF between the two groups.

resultsThe study included 214 patients, with 156 in the conventional suture (CS) group and 58 in the AS group. The incidence of OCF in the AS group was significantly lower compared to that in the CS group (P = 0.039). However, there was a weak correlation between OCF and the AS technique (φ = -0.149). Among the 58 cases in the AS group, three (5.17%) experienced AS-related granuloma (ASRG) as complications.

conclusionThe use of ALT flap reconstruction with the AS technique reduces the incidence of OCF; however, ASRG may be a potential complication. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of AS technique in securing ALT flaps, leading to a decreased risk of OCF in oral and oropharyngeal defect reconstruction.

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Free Tissue FlapsMouth NeoplasmsOropharyngeal NeoplasmsHumansOral FistulaRetrospective StudiesSuturesThighAnchored sutureAnterolateral thigh flapFree flap fixationOral and oropharyngeal reconstructionOrocutaneous fistula

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