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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Jan 16;:
Authors: Rao V, Subash A, Sinha P, Prasad R, Majumdar K, Puranik P
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The approach to the mandible for segmental resection in malignant pathologies entails a lip-split, angle-split or visor flap incision with extension of the incision into the neck for performing neck dissection. The modified facelift approach with robot-assisted neck dissection can be used to achieve oncologically safe resections with good cosmesis.
METHODS: Three patients meeting the inclusion criteria underwent the procedure at the Robotic facility of HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore.
RESULTS: The patients were analyzed on the basis of bone defect length, the margin status of primary, functional and aesthetic outcomes. One patient had wound dehiscence and needed secondary suturing. At 6 months, patients were satisfied with the aesthetic outcomes and functional results CONCLUSION: Modified facelift approach is a feasible procedure ensuring better cosmesis without compromising oncological outcomes.
PMID: 31950271 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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