Study on sensory recovery in the radial forearm free flap used for tongue reconstruction
- VernacularTitle:前臂皮瓣修复舌缺损感觉功能恢复的研究
- Author:
Tiezhu ZHANG
;
Ying JIANG
;
Chi MAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tongue neoplasms;
Forearm free flap;
Sensation
- From:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
2000;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To evaluate sensory recovery in noninnervated radial forearm free flap after tongue reconstruction. Methods: Sixty-five cases of tongue reconstruction by using free radial forearm flaps were analyzed. Flap sensations to touch, sharp vs dull, two-point discrimination and warmth vs cold was evaluated in each of these patients at 6 months and 12 months after treatment. Results:Twenty-nine flaps (44.6%) showed good sensory recovery, thirty-two flaps (50%) recovered partly, four flaps (6.1%) was anesthetic. Conclusion: Spontaneous recovery of flap sensation can be re-established after reconstruction. Delay or failure of sensory recovery in flap reconstruction could be caused by radiation therapy.
