Early feeding after free flap reconstruction of the oral cavity: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Joshua BarlowZara SragiNina RodriguezMathilda AlsenCatharine KappaufRocco FerrandinoSusmita ChennareddyTamar KotzDiana N KirkeMarita S TengEric M GendenMohemmed N KhanScott A RoofPublished in: Head & neck (2024)
While further prospective trials are necessary, initiation of oral intake before post-operative day 5 may be appropriate in properly selected patients following oral reconstruction.