Functional implications of major surgery for intraoral cancer

Br J Plast Surg. 1989 May;42(3):266-9. doi: 10.1016/0007-1226(89)90144-6.

Abstract

A group of 41 patients were questioned about functional problems and concern for appearance, experienced following major surgery for intraoral malignancy. Twenty-five per cent of the group reported significant difficulties. Spouses reported a higher incidence of problems. The effects of primary tumour site and type of reconstruction on functional outcome are discussed.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / physiopathology
  • Adenocarcinoma / psychology
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery*
  • Attitude to Health
  • Body Image
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / physiopathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / psychology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery*
  • Drinking
  • Eating
  • Family
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Mouth Neoplasms / psychology
  • Mouth Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Sex Factors
  • Speech
  • Surgical Flaps