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Local anesthesia (LA) is effective for outpatient neck tumor removal in select patients. This approach offers a routine treatment and postoperative experience, demonstrating significant potential for similar cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Local anesthesia (LA) is a cornerstone in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
  • Many surgical procedures can be effectively managed using LA alone at the surgical site.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of neck tumor removal under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting.
  • To present a case study demonstrating the application of LA for neck tumor excision.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a patient undergoing neck tumor removal.
  • Procedure performed under local anesthesia in an outpatient clinic.
  • Monitoring of treatment and postoperative recovery.

Main Results:

  • Successful removal of the neck tumor under local anesthesia.
  • The patient experienced a routine treatment and postoperative period.
  • The outpatient management under LA was uneventful.

Conclusions:

  • Neck surgery using local anesthesia in an outpatient environment is a viable option.
  • Adequately selected patients can benefit from this minimally invasive approach.
  • This method shows great potential for specific neck tumor excisions.