Salvage Treatment for Recurrent Oral Cancer
Fig. 10.1 Patient 1: (a) Incisional design for cheek flap and neck dissection procedures. This straight line, right angle at the level of the hyoid, will yield superior aesthetic results…
Fig. 10.1 Patient 1: (a) Incisional design for cheek flap and neck dissection procedures. This straight line, right angle at the level of the hyoid, will yield superior aesthetic results…
Scale 0 Able to carry out all normal activities without restriction 1 Restricted in physically strenuous activity, but ambulatory and able to carry out light work 2 Ambulatory and…
Fig. 7.1 Axial CT shows two enlarged nodes on the left at level II. The nodes are rounded, and there is central necrosis. The nodes appear fused and fixed to…
Relevant signs and symptoms Ulcer Any ulcer in the oral cavity persisting for more than 3 weeks requires evaluation and biopsy Pain Pain is not an initial symptom, but occurs…
Fig. 8.1 Concept of sentinel node biopsy 8.3 The Evolution Seaman and Powers [15], in 1955, for the first time demonstrated the concept of the first echelon node and nodal…
Fig. 11.1 From Li and Neaves [4]. Comparison of stem cell activation during wound healing and carcinogenesis (needs copyright approval) The third phase of remodeling and maturation occurs between 2…
Fig. 4.1 Patient in position with thermoplastic mask used for immobilization. Multiple lasers are used for verification of proper isocenter and patient alignment Table 4.1 Glossary of commonly used terms…
Fig. 3.1 General treatment decision-making algorithm in oral cancer [D-Decision] 3.5.1 Curative Intent Treatment The treatment algorithm for oral cavity cancer is summarized in Fig. 3.2. Fig. 3.2 Curative-intent treatment…
Study Trial design Sample size (HNSCC/oral cavity) Regimen RR/PFS/TTP/TTF/DOR OS Schornagel et al. (1995) [5] Phase III randomized trial for first-line chemotherapy treatment 131/43 (33 %) Edatrexate 70 mg/m2 weekly…
Slightly more than 1 child in 900 is born with cleft lip with or without cleft palate. Among children born with cleft lip and palate, approximately 37% are born with…
Alveolar distraction osteogenesis may offer several advantages over bone grafting alone in the treatment of vertical alveolar defects. No donor site is required; distraction of bone and surrounding soft tissue…
Conditions requiring orthodontic treatment and replacement of missing teeth in young patients are by their very nature complex. The treatment approach must be multidisciplinary, requiring the close cooperation of a…
Benign and malignant conditions can result in the need for ablative surgery where segments of the tooth-bearing portions of the jaws require removal for adequate disease control. Aggressive cystlike lesions…