Anterolateral thigh, radial forearm and superficial circumflex iliac perforator flaps in oral reconstruction: a comparative analysis.

Background: Anterolateral thigh (ALT) and Radial forearm free flaps (RFFF) are historically the most common methods of oral reconstruction. The Superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap (SCIP) is an alternative providing a donor site that can be readily closed primarily with improved cosmesis in younger patients, due to its concealability.

Methods: We reviewed 135 patients who received ALT, RFFF or SCIP flaps for oral reconstruction in our institution.