Journal Reviews

An overview of microsurgical reconstruction of the head and neck worldwide

1 January 2016 | | Free tissue flaps, Head and neck oncology, Microsurgery, OSCC, Perioperative management, Questionnaire

Microsurgical reconstruction is an integral part of the treatment following ablation for malignancy or trauma. Currently there are no clear treatment guidelines following tumour resection. This was recognised a few years ago and in 2008 various collaborative groups were founded...

Postop follow up of oral squamous cell carcinoma: a new protocol

1 January 2016 | | CT, Follow-up, MRI, OSCC, PET, Ultrasound

Oral and oropharyngeal cancers together are the sixth most common malignancy in the world, with an increasing incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The recurrence rate of OSCC is reported to be approximately 10-26%. About two-thirds of all recurrent...