Affiliation:
1. Chelyabinsk Regional Clinical Center of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine
Abstract
Surgical treatment of patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the oral mucosa is a complicated problem requiring maximal surgical radicality and, at the same time, single-stage reconstruction to preserve organ function and achieve acceptable esthetic results. One of modern reconstruction techniques is the use of free flaps. Application of this technique requires microsurgical skills from the surgeon. unfortunately, it is not always possible to achieve the result after single-stage postoperative defect closure. Sometimes unforeseen complications are observed: necrosis of the moved flaps, formation of large postoperative defects, orostomas, pharyngostomas. In such cases, oncologists face a more complicated problem: defect reconstruction in the conditions of pronounced scarring process in the intervention area, development of post-radiation fibrosis and soft tissue edema.The presented clinical case demonstrates the capabilities of repeat microsurgical reconstruction in patients with orostoma developed after unsuccessful primary reconstruction.
Publisher
Publishing House ABV Press
Subject
Pharmacology (medical),Cancer Research,Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,Oncology,Otorhinolaryngology,Surgery
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