A novel anatomy-based five-points eight-line-segments technique for precision subtotal tongue reconstruction: A pilot study

A no-flap design based on actual tongue anatomy has been reported to achieve precise reconstruction, but large carcinologic tongue defects remain extremely challenging to treat. The aim of this pilot study was to explore an anatomy-based flap design for precision subtotal tongue reconstruction.Thirty-five patients were randomly divided into two groups, a "five-points eight-line-segments" (FIPELS) technique flap design group (18 patients) and a...