Table 2 Summaries of complications in each group
Single ALT flap (n = 11) | Chimeric ALT flap (n = 10) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Short-term complications (< 6 months) | |||
Flap donor site | 0 | 0 | – |
Recipient site | 0 | 0 | – |
Mouth breathing | 11 | 0 | < 0.0001* |
Long-term complications (7–24 months) | |||
Mouth breathing | 11 | 0 | < 0.0001* |
Nasal airway dilation | – | 5 | – |
Orbit rim implant exposure | 3 | 2 | 1.000 |