Table 4.
Comparison of mandibular reconstructions with the fibula free flap in both groups: double flap (= I) versus temporal anastomosis (= II).
| Group and number of segments | Operation time (min) | FFF ischemic time (min) | Primary tracheotomy (n) | Removal of tracheostoma (days) | ICU stay (days) | Hospital stay (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 1-segmented FFF (n = 3) | 704.0 (604.0–744.0) | 81.0 (68.0–113.0) | 3 | 6.0 (4.0–13.0) | 0.5 (0.5–0.5) | 17.0 (17.0–25.0) |
| II 1-segmented FFF (n = 4) | 508.0 (443.0–533.0) | 125.5 (120.0–248.0) | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 (0.5–11.0) | 15.5 (11.0–25.0) |
| I 2-segmented FFF (n = 6) | 661.0 (595.0–832.0) | 90.5 (50.0–167.0) | 6 | 3.0 (2.0–41.0) | 0.5 (0.5–33.0) | 17.5 (11.0–49.0) |
| II 2-segmented FFF (n = 2) | 571.0 (496.0–646.0) | 159.0 (153.0–165.0) | 1 | 3.0 | 2.0 (1.0–3.0) | 19.0 (18.0–20.0) |
| I 3-segmented FFF (n = 8) | 641.0 (559.0–994.0) | 77.5 (26.0–168.0) | 8 | 14.0 (3.0–41.0) | 0.5 (05.–5.0) | 21.5 (15.0–43.0) |
| II 3-segmented FFF (n = 0) | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Median (range). group I, double flap group; group II, temporal anastomosis group; FFF, fibula free flap; ICU, intensive care unit.