Aesthetic and functional radical surgery in young patients with stage one or two tongue cancer: a preliminary report.
J Craniomaxillofac Surg
; 39(3): 209-14, 2011 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The effect of an initial radical cure and the post-operative quality of life in young patients with stage one or two tongue cancer seems to be more important than in old patients. The aim of this study was to achieve both optimal surgical effectiveness and improved post-operative quality of life for young patients with stage one or two tongue cancer. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
7 patients under 40 years of age with T(1)-T(2)N(0)M(0) squamous cell carcinoma of tongue underwent aesthetic and functional radical surgery in which reconstruction of the defect in the oral cavity and conservation of the main functional organs in neck with good scar aesthetics in the face and neck were performed. The outcomes were assessed clinically.RESULTS:
No tumour recurrence was found in the tongue, floor of mouth or neck at the end of follow-up (at least 37 months). The appearance of the tongue and oral function was retained; function in face, neck and shoulder was maintained; a satisfactory cosmetic appearance of the face and neck was achieved.CONCLUSIONS:
Aesthetic and functional radical surgery could ensure radical cure and unchanged, or improved post-operative, quality of life in young patients with stage one or two tongue cancer.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Retalhos Cirúrgicos
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Neoplasias da Língua
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Bucais
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Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Craniomaxillofac Surg
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article