Reconstruction of segmental hemi-mandibular defects using soft tissue flaps in patients with severe comorbidity and advanced head and neck cancer
Joint Authors
Jeannon, Jean Pierre
Urabi, Ahmad
Mcgurk, Mark
Roblin, Paul
Simo, Ricard
Source
Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.342-347, 6 p.
Publisher
Cairo University National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2008-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background and Purpose : The standard of care to reconstruct segmental oro-mandibular defects following head and neck oncological resection is to use osseocutaneous free-tissue transfer.
Some patients however are not suitable for this type of complex reconstruction.
The purpose of this paper is to study our results of soft-tissue flap reconstruction for segmental hemi-mandibular defects.
Patients and Methods : Ten patients were included in the study, all had advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx or oral cavity and all had hemimandibulectomies.
Results : In eight cases a vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous (VRAM) free flap was used and in two cases a pectoralis major myocutaneous pedicled flap was used.
Normal oral feeding was achieved in six patients with a mean time for discontinuation of tube feeding of 18 days.
Conclusion : In selected patients with severe comorbidity and advanced oro-mandibular cancer, soft tissue flaps may be used for segmental hemi-mandibular defects.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jeannon, Jean Pierre& Urabi, Ahmad& Mcgurk, Mark& Roblin, Paul& Simo, Ricard. 2008. Reconstruction of segmental hemi-mandibular defects using soft tissue flaps in patients with severe comorbidity and advanced head and neck cancer. Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute،Vol. 20, no. 4, pp.342-347.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jeannon, Jean Pierre…[et al.]. Reconstruction of segmental hemi-mandibular defects using soft tissue flaps in patients with severe comorbidity and advanced head and neck cancer. Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute Vol. 20, no. 4 (Dec. 2008), pp.342-347.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Jeannon, Jean Pierre& Urabi, Ahmad& Mcgurk, Mark& Roblin, Paul& Simo, Ricard. Reconstruction of segmental hemi-mandibular defects using soft tissue flaps in patients with severe comorbidity and advanced head and neck cancer. Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute. 2008. Vol. 20, no. 4, pp.342-347.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-355954
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 347
Record ID
BIM-355954