Long-Term Surgical Complications in the Oral Cancer Patient: a Comprehensive Review. Part I

eJournal of Oral Maxillofacial Research

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Antonia Kolokythas¹ 

[1] Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago

关键词: oral cancer;    oropharyngeal cancer;    postoperative complications;    neurologic dysfunction;    speech disorders;    swallowing disorders;   

DOI  :  10.5037/jomr.2010.1301

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Stilus Optimus

【 摘 要 】

Oral and oropharyngeal cancer remains among the top ten most common malignancies in the United States and worldwide. Over the last several decades the approach to treatment of oral cancer has changed very little with regards to primary tumour extirpation while the approach to the 'at risk' lymph nodes has evolved significantly. Perhaps the most significant change in the surgical treatment of cancer is the introduction of free flap for reconstruction post resection. Despite these surgical advances, oral cancer ablation, still results in the sacrifice of several functional and aesthetic organs. The aim of this article was to provide a comprehensive review of the potential long-term complications associated with surgical treatment of oral cancer and their management.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC-ND