Random Cheek Skin Flap: a Simple Alternative for Intraoral Defects

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Surgical Reconstruction
• Oral Medicine

Background:

• Oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma is a prevalent cancer in India.
• Lesions often manifest as ulcers or nodules, with premalignant conditions like submucous fibrosis being common.
• Surgical resection of oral cancers creates mucosal defects requiring effective reconstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel and simplified method for reconstructing the oral cavity lining.
• To address the challenge of covering mucosal defects post-oral cancer resection.

Main Methods:

• Utilized extra cheek skin for the reconstruction of the oral cavity lining.
• Described a new and simpler surgical approach.

Main Results:

• Demonstrated a new technique for oral lining reconstruction.
• The method offers a simpler approach compared to existing procedures.

Conclusions:

• The presented technique using extra cheek skin provides a simpler solution for oral cavity lining reconstruction after cancer resection.
• This method is applicable to managing mucosal defects in oral cancer patients.