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Nasoseptal flap reconstruction after oropharyngeal cancer resection: A case report.

Authors :
Lee DH
Yoon TM
Lee JK
Lim SC
Source :
Medicine [Medicine (Baltimore)] 2017 Nov; Vol. 96 (44), pp. e8527.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Rationale: The nasoseptal flap has been widely used to reconstruct skull base defects with excellent success rates. Recently, there were several attempts to use this flap for other defects. Patient concerns: We present the case of the nasoseptal flap reconstruction after oropharyngeal cancer resection.<br />Diagnosis: The diagnosis of this patient was oropharyngeal T3 squamous cell carcinoma.<br />Interventions: The surgical resection included the right radical tonsillectomy, uvular, and part of the soft palate and hard palate. The nasoseptal flap was sutured to the oropharyngeal defect.<br />Outcomes: In spite of the radiation therapy, the nasoseptal flap was well healed to the oropharyngeal defect.<br />Lessons: We suggest that the nasoseptal flap may be a feasible reconstruction option for oropharyngeal defect after oropharyngeal cancer resection.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-5964
Volume :
96
Issue :
44
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29095315
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000008527