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Oral cavity cancers present unique challenges due to the intricate anatomy and essential functions of this region. Optimal functional and aesthetic restoration involving complex reconstructive options are required to treat such conditions. The authors share their extensive experience in head and neck reconstruction within this text.
List of contents
1. Buccal mucosa
Clinical Cases Discussion 2. Tongue Key Aspects of Defect Evaluation
Treatment and Reconstructive Strategies Reconstructive Options for Tongue Cancer Clinical cases Discussion 3. Lip
Lower lip Defects Clinical Cases Upper Lip Defects Clinical Cases Discussion 4. Upper alveolus, hard palate and lower alveolus
Local/pedicled flaps Palatal defects flaps Clinical Cases Discussion 5. Floor of mouth
Reconstructive goals Clinical Cases Discussion 6. Reconstructive techniques
Submental Flap Temporalis Flap Facial Artery Musculomucosal (FAMM) flap Deltopectoral Flap Palatal Island flap Pectoralis Major Flap The Nasolabial Flap Buccal Fat Pad Platysma Flap Infrahyoid Flap
About the author
Dr. Muhammad Faisal BDS, FCPS (OMFS), FDSRCS, FHNS
Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial/Head and Neck and Reconstructive Surgeon. Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore
Assistant Professor Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, BAM&DC, Multan
International Clinical Supervisor Head and Neck Oncology, EACMFS
Co-director, Head and Neck Fellowship Program, SKMCH&RC
Dr. Muhammad Faisal's surgical expertise, coupled with a strong passion for cancer research, has earned him recognition among his peers. Dr. Faisal's research focuses on identifying factors that influence treatment outcomes for head and neck cancers, leading to valuable insights and collaborations in multicenter studies. His unwavering commitment to both clinical excellence and scientific advancement continues to drive progress in cancer care.
Professor Abdul Ahmed BDS, MFDSRCS, MBChB, MRCS, DO-HNS, PGCert, FRCS(OMFS)
Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial/Head & Neck/Reconstructive Surgeon.London Northwest University NHS trust
Professor (Hons) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, BAM&DC, Multan
Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer Queen Mary University of London
Honorary Clinical Lecturer University College London
Professor Ahmed is a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery at London Northwest Healthcare University NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. With over a decade of experience as a consultant in OMFS and Head & Neck Surgery, he adopts an innovative approach to his practice, integrating cutting-edge technologies such as 3D planning, augmented reality, and robotic surgery.
A prolific author, Mr. Ahmed has written multiple textbooks on Maxillofacial Surgery, Microvascular Surgery, and Head & Neck Cancer. His commitment to education extends to teaching engagements at various universities, where he leads courses in microvascular surgery, reconstructive surgery, and undergraduate/postgraduate training. Additionally, he is a national and international speaker, delivering lectures and conducting specialised courses worldwide.
Mr. Ahmed also plays a key role in surgical education and governance. He serves as the Regional Specialty Advisor for the Royal College of Surgeons and as an Educational Supervisor for the London School of Surgery.
Dr. Raza Hussain MBBS, BDS, FDSCRCS, FFDRCSI
Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial/Head and Neck and Reconstructive Surgeon.Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore
Director Head and Neck Fellowship Program, SKMCH&RC
Vice President, Pakistan Head and Neck Society (PHNS)
With over two decades of experience in managing complex head and neck cancers, Dr. Raza Hussain has skillfully navigated the challenges of treating cancer patients in an economically constrained environment, balancing limited resources with a high patient load. He has been involved in training postgrad trainees and fellows, lecturing and raising awareness for oral cancer in community, conducting hands on live surgery courses and publishing research in peer reviewed journals.
Mr. Michael Gilhooly BDS, FDSRCS, MBChB, FRCS
Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial/Head and Neck and Reconstructive Surgeon London Northwest University NHS trust
With a career spanning over three decades, Mr, Michael Gilhooly has served as a consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) / Head and Neck Surgery. He is recognized as a trailblazer in modern microvascular surgery within the Northwest London region, having established his own surgical unit and contributing to the training of surgeons throughout his distinguished journey
