Abstract
Objective: Oral cancers are one of the most common cancers in India. Tongue and lower gingiva-buccal sulcus are the most common subsites in oral cancers. Good reconstruction after resection of primary is a demanding task and determines quality of life. This study reviews our experience with infrahyoid flap (IHF) in reconstruction of small and medium sized defects after oral cancer resection. Materials and Methods: This study retrospectively analyzes all patients of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma who underwent IHF flap by a single surgeon from July 2018 till June 2022 with a median follow‑up of 12 months. Results were analyzed based on characteristics of the patients, site and size of defect, postoperative complications and clinical outcome. Results: Out of 14 patients, 4 patients had skin paddle necrosis (2 total and 2 partial). None of the patient suffered a total flap loss. All cases of partial flap loss resolved with conservative treatment and none of the patient required a revision surgery or developed orocutaneous fistula. The largest flap size was 9 × 4.5 cm. Conclusion: The infrahyoid myocutaneous flap is a fairly reliable and easy to perform flap for small and medium‑sized defects of the oral cavity.
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