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To compare quality-of-life outcomes between flap reconstruction and primary closure after glossectomy for oral tongue carcinoma.

June 21, 2026OTO OpenOpen Access

Intermediate Volume Glossectomy Defects Reconstruction: Flap Versus Primary Closure

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JPJidapa PraditChulalongkorn University WSWisarut SamuckkeethumChulalongkorn University

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Retro-prospective study compares QoL outcomes of flap reconstruction and primary closure in oral tongue cancer patients, suggesting better outcomes with flaps.

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To compare quality-of-life outcomes between flap reconstruction and primary closure after glossectomy for oral tongue carcinoma.
Included 70 patients undergoing partial to hemi-glossectomy.
Grouped by reconstruction method: flap vs primary closure.
QoL assessed using EORTC QLQ-H&N35 questionnaire at 6 to 12 months post-treatment.
Flap reconstruction led to lower overall HN35 scores (40.89 vs 44.74; P < .01).
Improved swallowing and speech scores noted in flap group (both P < .01).
Higher wound complication rates in flap group (14.3% vs 0%; P = .02).

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Pradit et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3780b224f042ddf4c5ac95 https://doi.org/10.1002/oto2.70270

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Retro-prospective study compares QoL outcomes of flap reconstruction and primary closure in oral tongue cancer patients, suggesting better outcomes with flaps.

Intermediate Volume Glossectomy Defects Reconstruction: Flap Versus Primary Closure

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Intermediate Volume Glossectomy Defects Reconstruction: Flap Versus Primary Closure

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