Abstract
We aimed to evaluate the quality of life of Chinese patients after immediate reconstruction surgery on individuals with oral cavity cancer. In addition, we compared the differences between radial forearm free flap and pectoralis major myocuta- neous flap. Using the University of Washington quality of life v4 questionnaire, 1:1 matched research was performed on patients received PMM or RFF flap. Chi-square test was used to analyze the variables. One hundred twenty four of 179 questionnaires were returned (69.3%). Age, N stage, and postoperative radiotherapy were similar for both groups. However, there were significant differences between two groups in gender, T stage, operation duration, and complication rate. Oral cavity cancer patients reconstructed with radial forearm free flap had better shoulder and speech functions but worse appearance domains. The results of our research provide important information for patients and physicians during their discussion of treatment programs for oral cavity cancers.
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