Comparing Functional Outcomes Following <scp>TORS</scp> With Free Flap Reconstruction Using a Radial Forearm vs. Anterolateral Thigh Flap
ALTFs are suitable for larger defects and lead to slower early functional recovery with higher PEG tube rates compared to RFFFs, with no difference in complications.
Authors
- Steven B. Cannady
- Doreen Lam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2323-1265)
- Ryan M. Carey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0186-2265)
- Neel R. Sangal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8221-8438)
- Robert M. Brody (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6639-8830)
- Karthik Rajasekaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2148-1643)
- Praneet C. Kaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6428-2064)
- Gregory Steven Weinstein
- Ara A. Chalian
Institutions
- Cleveland Clinic (US)
- Thomas Jefferson University (US)
- University of Pennsylvania (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Head & Neck
- Published
- 2025-09-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.70039
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00