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Defect site, reconstruction type, and American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) classification in the elderly and younger patient groups.
| Defect site | Elderly (n) | Younger (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Oral cavity | 18 | 24 |
| Oropharynx | 6 | 9 |
| Midface | 11 | 13 |
| Reconstruction | ||
| Fibula | 17 | 19 |
| ALT | 20 | 12 |
| Forearm | 5 | 4 |
| Rectus | 2 | 3 |
| DCIA | 1 | 0 |
| Groin | 0 | 1 |
| Latissimus | 0 | 1 |
| ASA classification | ||
| I | 3 | 16 |
| II | 6 | 8 |
| III | 9 | 13 |
| IV | 16 | 9 |
| V | 1 | 0 |
