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Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers)
Publisher: Peytchinski, Gospodin Iliev
ISSN: 1312-773X (Online)
Issue: Volume 15, book 1, 2009
Subject Collection: Medicine
Page: 23 - 25
DOI: 10.5272/jimab.1512009_23
Online date: June 16, 2009
Surgical treatment of tongue base carcinoma using
upper lateral pharyngotom
Tsvetan
Tonchev, Savina
Nencheva
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine,
Prof. Paraskev Stojanov Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
SUMMARY: The patients with tongue base carcinoma
are usually diagnosed in an advanced stage of the disease. The authors
present a retrospective analysis of four patients treated in the period
2006-2008 using the method of upper lateral pharyngotomy in order to remove
the tumor. On the basis of the preoperative evaluation two of the patients
had ipsilateral neck dissection. The authors report the survival rate
giving the account of the combined treatment and the necessity of extra
procedures. The article describes the operative techniques and the important
moments of making a decision. A review of the literature concerning this
matter has been mades.
Key words:Tongue base carcinoma; Approach; Surgical
treatment; Upper lateral pharyngotomy.
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