Functional base of tongue fat injection in a patient with severe postradiation Dysphagia

Dysphagia. 2011 Jun;26(2):196-9. doi: 10.1007/s00455-010-9293-1. Epub 2010 Aug 1.

Abstract

Lipofilling is a well-established technique in reconstructive plastic surgery. It is used primarily in recontouring of the body and face to correct post-traumatic and congenital defects. The regenerative properties of adipose tissue have allowed the use of the lipofilling technique for the treatment of burn sequelae and irradiated breast to improve tissue quality and elasticity. We report on the case of a patient treated with radiation therapy for a nasopharyngeal carcinoma who presented with severe postradiation dysphagia. The lipofilling technique was successfully used to improve abnormal swallowing. The technical details and functional outcomes are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue*
  • Carcinoma
  • Deglutition
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
  • Deglutition Disorders / therapy
  • Electromyography
  • Fluoroscopy / instrumentation
  • Fluoroscopy / methods
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects*
  • Time Factors
  • Tongue*
  • Video Recording / instrumentation
  • Video Recording / methods