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Table 1 Patients characteristics in this study

From: Taking a step down on the reconstruction ladder for head and neck reconstruction during the COVID-19 pandemic

1 Gender Total numbers % Mean age
52 years
 
  Males n = 20 64.5   
  Females n = 11 35.4   
2 Pathological indications    Mean resection time  
  Squamous Cell Ca n = 26 83.8 106 min  
  Adenocystic Ca n = 2 6.4   
  Mucoepidermoid Ca n = 2 6.4   
  Mucormycosis n = 1 3   
3 Types of flaps    Mean reconstruction time  
  Temporalis muscle flap n = 12 38.7 101 min  
  Pectoralis major muscle flap n = 8 25.8   
  Supraclavicular artery flap n = 10 32.2   
  Combinations of local flaps n = 1 3   
4 Defects site    Complications  
  Maxilla (palate) n = 11 35.4 Wound dehiscence n = 4 (12.9%)
  Buccal mucosa n = 6 19.3 Flap failure n = 0 (0%)
  Tongue/ floor of mouth n = 6 19.3 COVID Pneumonia n = 0 (0%)
  Mandible n = 4 12.9   
  Parotid and Mastoid region n = 3 9.6   
  Combined defects
Maxilla, nose and cheek
n = 1 3