Publications by authors named "Friederike Koersgen"
Article Synopsis
- Microvascular surgery is increasingly important in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) for treating T3/T4 squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the maxillary and mandibular regions.
- The DÖSAK questionnaire distributed to global maxillofacial units assessed treatment strategies for T3/T4 SCC, revealing consistent surgical approaches but ongoing debate regarding mandible and maxilla management.
- The study highlights a need for more robust evidence on resection and reconstruction techniques, particularly for mandible cases, suggesting that future randomized trials are essential for developing effective treatment guidelines.
Introduction: Microvascular surgery following tumor resection has become an important field of oral maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). Following the results on general aspects of current reconstructive practice in German-speaking countries, Europe and worldwide, this paper presents specific concepts for the management of resection and reconstruction of T1/T2 squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the anterior floor of the mouth and tongue.
Methods: The DOESAK questionnaire was distributed in three different phases to a growing number of maxillofacial units worldwide.
Introduction: Microvascular surgery following tumor resection has become an important field of oral maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). Following the surveys on current reconstructive practice in German-speaking countries and Europe, this paper presents the third phase of the project when the survey was conducted globally.
Methods: The DOESAK questionnaire has been developed via a multicenter approach with maxillofacial surgeons from 19 different hospitals in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Introduction: Microvascular surgery following tumour resection has become an important field of oral maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). This paper aims to evaluate current microsurgical practice in Europe.
Methods: The questionnaire of the DOESAK collaborative group for Microsurgical Reconstruction was translated into English, transformed into an online based survey and distributed to 200 OMFS units with the aid of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery (EACMFS).