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Table 2 Comparison of indicators in the recovery period between the chimeric group and classical groups

From: Application of chimerical ALT perforator flap with vastus lateralis muscle mass for the reconstruction of oral and submandibular defects after radical resection of tongue carcinoma: a retrospective cohort study

Indicators

Chimeric group

(n = 26)

Classical group

(n = 25)

P

Submandibular wound infection

(rate)

A

4/26

5/25

0.025*

B

0

3/25

C

0

2/25

Wound healing time

(days)

12.20 ± 2.69

15.67 ± 4.09

0.0054*

Flap operation time

(min)

99.12 ± 28.30

96.71 ± 20.64

0.92

Flap survival rate

  

0.98

 Success

26/26

23/25

 

 Partial loss

0

2/25

 
  1. A: submandibular wound skin redness and edema; B: submandibular wound skin redness with a fluctuant swelling; C: sub oral fistula. Data presented as mean ± SD or n/n, unless otherwise indicated. *Statistically significant difference