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Published on: December 5, 2025
Nasoseptal flap reconstruction after oropharyngeal cancer resection: A case report
Dong Hoon Lee1, Tae Mi Yoon, Joon Kyoo Lee
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Jeonnam, Korea.
Rationale:
The nasoseptal flap has been widely used to reconstruct skull base defects with excellent success rates. Recently, there were several attempts to use this flap for other defects. Patient concerns: We present the case of the nasoseptal flap reconstruction after oropharyngeal cancer resection.
Diagnosis:
The diagnosis of this patient was oropharyngeal T3 squamous cell carcinoma.
Interventions:
The surgical resection included the right radical tonsillectomy, uvular, and part of the soft palate and hard palate. The nasoseptal flap was sutured to the oropharyngeal defect.
Outcomes:
In spite of the radiation therapy, the nasoseptal flap was well healed to the oropharyngeal defect.
Lessons:
We suggest that the nasoseptal flap may be a feasible reconstruction option for oropharyngeal defect after oropharyngeal cancer resection.
