Radial Forearm Donor Site Closure
Oral Cancer, Oral Cavity Cancer, Donor Site Complication
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Oral Cancer focused on measuring Oral Cancer, Oral Cavity Cancer, Radial Forearm, Donor Site, Surgical Complications
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18 or older Oral cavity disease (malignant or benign) requiring radial forearm free flap reconstruction Exclusion Criteria: Serious medical comorbidities including metastatic disease or other contraindications to surgery Any pre-existing condition affecting the use of both hands, including previous major scars Unable or unwilling to complete post-operative questionnaires in English Pregnant or lactating women
Sites / Locations
- Vancouver General HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
STSG arm
Hatchet flap arm
Patient demographics will be recorded during the enrollment visit. During the participant's surgery in which the radial forearm free flap (RFFF) has been used, surgeons will perform a split-thickness thigh graft to close the forearm donor site. A photograph will be taken of the participants' forearm upon the removal of the dressing and splint. On each of the two follow-up clinic visits, another photo will be taken of the forearm scar and patient-reported outcome questionnaires will be provided for completion.
Patient demographics will be recorded during the enrollment visit. The hatchet flap closure of the forearm donor site will be performed following the RFFF's usage. A photograph will be taken of the participants' forearm upon the removal of the dressing and splint. On each of the two follow-up clinic visits, another photo will be taken of the forearm scar and patient-reported outcome questionnaires will be provided for completion.