New surgical flap aims to restore swallowing and speech in obese tongue cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07682467
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests a new surgical technique called the anterolateral thigh myofascial fat composite flap (ALT-MF) for repairing tongue defects after cancer surgery in obese patients (BMI 30 or higher). Traditional flaps can be too bulky in obese patients, leading to problems with swallowing and speech. The study compares ALT-MF with traditional flaps in 35 patients to see if it improves swallowing function and speech clarity after surgery.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Anterolateral thigh myofascial fat composite flap (ALT-MF) surgical procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could offer a better surgical option for obese patients with tongue cancer, improving their ability to swallow and speak after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 35 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The new flap may not outperform traditional methods and carries standard surgical risks.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital
Guangzhou, China
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