Objective To evaluate the use of microvascular free-tissue transfers in the reconstruction of
hard palate defects. Design Retrospective review of a case series. Setting Two tertiary …

Background. Measurement of functional outcomes related to different methods of soft palate
reconstruction is necessary to determine efficacy of surgical intervention after resection for …

Reconstruction of the soft palate after tumor surgery can present a challenge in closing the
defect created and achieving a sufficient functional result. We present a new technique for …

Radical resection of tongue and oropharyngeal carcinomas often results in complex defects
that are challenging to reconstruct. Furthermore, remaining function should not be disturbed …

Oral cancer ranks significantly among the ten most common cancers worldwide. Since oral
cancer is commonly diagnosed at locally advanced stage, curing the cancer demands …

Wide excision of cancer arising from the tonsillar fossa and soft palate has several functional
sequelae (eg, speech, swallowing, chewing, and breathing) that require surgical restoration …

OBJECTIVES: Velopharyngeal insufficiency from wide resection of soft palate and
pharyngeal wall cause swallowing and articulation difficulty. Recently, reconstruction …

The restoration of velopharyngeal function after extensive soft palate resection to treat
malignant oropharyngeal tumors is a major challenge to reconstructive surgeons. The …

OBJECTIVES: Total glossectomy and postoperative radiotherapy is the treatment of choice
for advanced carcinoma of the floor of mouth and tongue. But, it has the potential for causing …

Reconstruction of the soft plate after oncologic resection is complex owing to the palate's
complex role in speech and swallow. This challenge becomes more complex as defects …