Table 3.

Comparison between radial forearm (n = 5) and free fibula (n = 6) flaps in the group of temporal anastomosis (group II) [incidence or median (range)].

Parameter	RFF	FFF
Operation time (min)	387.0 (378.0–518.0)	513.0 (443.0–646.0)
Total ischemic time (min)	76.0 (58.0–118.0)	140.5 (120.0–248.0)
Primary tracheotomy	2	2
Removal of tracheostoma (days)	3.0 (3.0–8.0)	3.0
ICU stay (days)	0.5 (0.0–0.5)	2.0 (0.5–11.0)
Hospital stay (days)	11.0 (10.0–16.0)	18.0 (11.0–25.0)

RFF, radial forearm flap; FFF, fibula free flap; PEG, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy; ICU, intensive care unit.