Role of Selective Neck Dissection in Clinically Single Node Positive Disease in Oral Cavity Cancers.

Management of the neck in oral cavity squamous carcinoma is debatable. There is controversy regarding role of SND in single node positive neck in oral SCC. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of selective neck dissection (SND) for cN1 neck in patients with oral cancer.

Clinical outcomes for microvascular reconstruction in oral cancers: experience from a single surgical centre.

Introduction: Reconstruction of a surgical defect is an important part of the management of oral cancers. Microvascular free flap construction provides better functional and cosmetic outcomes.

Methods: Between 2014 and 2020, some 524 patients underwent microvascular reconstruction.

Pedicled Flap vs. Free Flap Reconstruction in Head and Neck Cancers: Clinical Outcome Analysis from a Single Surgical Team.

Head and neck cancers are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Indian population. Reconstruction and restoration of function are also of paramount importance in these patients. The aim of this study was to report outcomes for free flaps and pedicle flaps in patients with oral cavity cancers.

Factors predisposing to the development of orocutaneous fistula following surgery for oral cancer: Experience from a tertiary cancer center.

Background: Orocutaneous fistula (OCF) is one of the frequently encountered postoperative complications following surgery for oral cancer, leading to prolonged hospital stay and delay in the initiation of adjuvant therapy.

Methods: We included all patients with oral cancer operated between January 2016 to December 2017 and at risk to develop an OCF. We assessed the incidence of OCF, its management, and factors predisposing to its development.

Prevalence and Pattern of Mandibular Third Molar Impaction in Eritrean Population: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: The most commonly impacted tooth in the oral cavity is the mandibular third molar. Various etiologic factors have been suggested for impacted mandibular third molars. The pattern and prevalence of impacted mandibular third molars vary with different population and region.