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Recent experience with reconstructive surgery following major glossectomy.

J R Keyserlingk1, J de Francesco, N Breach

  • 1Department of Surgery, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, England.

Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
|March 1, 1989
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Major glossectomy and reconstruction (MGR) shows promising speech and diet outcomes, but survival remains poor due to early recurrence. Alternative flaps offer effective palliation for reconstructive failures.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Assessing the impact of evolving reconstructive techniques and reduced preoperative radiotherapy in major glossectomy and reconstruction (MGR).
  • Reviewing outcomes for patients treated between 1975 and 1987 at a major cancer center.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of major glossectomy and reconstruction (MGR) procedures.
  • To analyze reconstructive success rates, functional outcomes (speech and diet), and survival.
  • To identify trends in MGR as a primary treatment modality.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 81 patients undergoing major glossectomy and reconstruction (MGR).
  • Analysis of reconstructive failures and subsequent management with alternative flaps.

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  • Evaluation of speech and diet rehabilitation data.
  • Assessment of survival rates in relation to local and regional recurrence.

    • Main Results:

    • 13 major reconstructive failures occurred, with 11 successfully managed using alternative flaps for palliation.
    • Speech and diet rehabilitation outcomes were encouraging, especially with latissimus dorsi flap use.
    • Survival rates were poor, primarily due to early local and regional recurrence.

    Conclusions:

    • Major glossectomy and reconstruction (MGR) offers functional benefits and palliation, particularly with advanced flap techniques.
    • The latissimus dorsi flap shows promise for improving speech and diet outcomes post-MGR.
    • High rates of early recurrence significantly impact overall survival, highlighting the need for improved adjuvant therapies.