Indications and outcomes for 100 patients managed with a pectoralis major flap within a UK maxillofacial unit

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Indications and outcomes for 100 patients managed with a pectoralis major flap within a UK maxillofacial unit

Abstract There are few studies reporting the role of the pedicled pectoralis major (PPM) flap in modern maxillofacial practice. The outcomes of 100 patients (102 flaps) managed between 1996 and…

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Histopathological grading systems and their relationship with clinical parameters in lower lip squamous cell carcinoma

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Histopathological grading systems and their relationship with clinical parameters in lower lip squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the histopathological grade of malignancy in a series of lower lip squamous cell carcinomas (LLSCCs) using three histopathological grading systems (invasive…

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Effects of exercise on swallowing and tongue strength in patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancer treated with primary radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effects of exercise on swallowing and tongue strength in patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancer treated with primary radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy

Abstract Tongue strength is reduced in patients treated with chemoradiotherapy for oral/oropharyngeal cancer. Tongue strengthening protocols have resulted in improved lingual strength and swallowing in healthy individuals, as well as…

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