Nasoseptal flap reconstruction after oropharyngeal cancer resection: A case report.

Nasoseptal flap reconstruction after oropharyngeal cancer resection: A case report.

Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Nov;96(44):e8527

Authors: Lee DH, Yoon TM, Lee JK, Lim SC

Abstract
RATIONALE: The nasoseptal flap has been widely used to reconstruct skull base defects with excellent success rates. Recently, there were several attempts to use this flap for other defects. Patient concerns: We present the case of the nasoseptal flap reconstruction after oropharyngeal cancer resection.
DIAGNOSIS: The diagnosis of this patient was oropharyngeal T3 squamous cell carcinoma.
INTERVENTIONS: The surgical resection included the right radical tonsillectomy, uvular, and part of the soft palate and hard palate. The nasoseptal flap was sutured to the oropharyngeal defect.
OUTCOMES: In spite of the radiation therapy, the nasoseptal flap was well healed to the oropharyngeal defect.
LESSONS: We suggest that the nasoseptal flap may be a feasible reconstruction option for oropharyngeal defect after oropharyngeal cancer resection.

PMID: 29095315 [PubMed - in process]

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