Journal Reviews

Risks of tracheostomy in head and neck cancer

19 September 2019 | | Maxillofacial Surgery | Maxillofacial surgery, Microvascular flaps, Reconstructive surgery, Temporary tracheotomy

Tracheostomy is an accepted surgical procedure that is one of the oldest ways of securing the airway. It is widely accepted to protect the airway after big cases of head and neck cancer and especially following free flap reconstruction. It...

Temporary tracheostomies are not always necessary for head and neck free flap reconstruction

1 June 2019 | | Maxillofacial Surgery, Skull Base Surgery | Maxillofacial surgery, Microvascular flaps, Reconstructive surgery, Temporary tracheotomy

Complex head and neck cancer cases with reconstruction can be challenging due to the risk of loss of airway. Temporary tracheostomies are often used to protect the airway following complex oral and maxillofacial ablative surgery and reconstruction. However, while this...