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Our goal was to perform a comprehensive evaluation of clinical, functional, and quality of life outcomes after glossectomy reconstruction using a RF or ALT flap.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A retrospective review was performed on patients who underwent glossectomy and immediate reconstruction with RF or ALT flaps between 2016 and 2021. Outcomes of interest included readmission and reoperation rates, functional assessments, tracheostomy and gastrostomy tube status, and FACE\u2010Q Head and Neck Cancer scores.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Seventy\u2010eight patients consisting of 54 RF and 24 ALT free flaps were included. ALT patients had a larger median flap size (72 vs. 48\u2009cm<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.021) and underwent mandibulotomy (50% vs. 7.4%, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.0001) and base of tongue resection (58.3% vs. 24.1%, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.005) at higher rates. No significant differences were found with respect to other outcomes.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The RF and ALT flaps are suitable for glossectomy reconstruction, with minimal differences seen in postoperative outcomes. 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