Prognostic factors associated with achieving total oral diet following osteocutaneous microvascular free tissue transfer reconstruction of the oral cavity

Highlights•In patients undergoing OMFTT, 57% achieve total oral diet. •Those undergoing concurrent glossectomy have worse total oral diet achievement. •N0/N1 stage and preop G tube independence are positive predictors of total oral diet achievement. •Dental rehab and avoidance of postop fistula are...

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Published in:Oral oncology 2019-11, Vol.98, p.1-7
Main Authors: Kansara, Sagar, Wang, Tao, Koochakzadeh, Sina, Liou, Nelson E, Graboyes, Evan M, Skoner, Judith M, Hornig, Joshua D, Sandulache, Vlad C, Day, Terry A, Huang, Andrew T
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Language:English
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Head and neck cancer
Hematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine
Microvascular free tissue transfer
Oral cancer
Otolaryngology
Squamous cell carcinoma
Swallowing
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Summary:Highlights•In patients undergoing OMFTT, 57% achieve total oral diet. •Those undergoing concurrent glossectomy have worse total oral diet achievement. •N0/N1 stage and preop G tube independence are positive predictors of total oral diet achievement. •Dental rehab and avoidance of postop fistula are positive predictors of total oral diet achievement.
ISSN:1368-8375
1879-0593
DOI:10.1016/j.oraloncology.2019.09.006