ABSTRACT Objectives To assess the usefulness of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in patients with early‐stage oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Materials and Methods Seventy‐five (mean age 62 years) diagnosed cT1‐2 N0 underwent SLNB 99m Tc, lymphoscintigraphy/SPECT–CT, gamma probe detection intraoperative histological examination resected nodes (SLNs). Elective neck dissection was performed during same surgical procedure primary tumor resection when malignant deposits were detected...

Personalized surgery (PS) involves virtual planning (VP) and the use of 3D printing technology to design manufacture custom-made elements be used during surgery. The widespread PS has fostered a paradigm shift in surgical process. A recent analysis performed our hospital-along with several studies published literature-showed that extensive does not preclude lack standardization This means despite widely accepted this technology, standard individual roles responsibilities have been properly...

A single-center retrospective study was conducted to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in 23 consecutive patients undergoing mandibular reconstruction using the computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM) technology, free fibula flap, titanium patient-specific implants (PSIs). HRQoL evaluated after at least 12 months surgery University Washington Quality Life (UW-QOL) questionnaire for head neck cancer patients. In single question domains, highest mean scores were found...

Abstract Background The best treatment for advanced tongue tumors remains controversial. Total glossectomy with laryngeal preservation is considered a feasible option, despite its morbidity. Methods A retrospective analysis of 12 total glossectomies was performed in order to assess the available reconstruction techniques and analyze survival functional outcomes. Results One‐year overall (OS) disease‐free (DFS) rates were 58.3% 33.3%, respectively, both dropping 25% after 3 years. Permanent...

BACKGROUND Combined modality therapy plays a central role in the management of advanced head and neck tumors. The objective our Phase II study was to determine feasibility, toxicity, clinical pathologic response preoperative induction chemotherapy, followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy patients with Stage III or IV squamous cell carcinoma according American Joint Committee on Cancer Staging oral cavity oropharynx no distant metastases. METHODS After staging, 62 locally were treated...

Nevus of Ota, also known as oculodermal melanocytosis, is a congenital pigmentary condition that can affect structures in the distribution ophthalmic and maxillary divisions trigeminal cranial nerve. Malignant transformation, although rare, may occur within nevus Ota result uveal, cutaneous, orbital or even dural melanoma. We present new association complicated with giant Blue young white male management this tumor.

La aparición de metástasis un carcinoma renal a nivel parotídeo es fenómeno poco frecuente. En la literatura indexada, solo se han descrito 29 pacientes desde 1986. Presentamos paciente 61 años, que tras cinco años realización una nefrectomía unilateral por células claras, desarrolló localización parotídea. Metastastic spread of cell to the parotid gland is rare. In indexed literature, with only patients recorded since The case 61-year-old patient who developed metastasis five years after...

A single-center retrospective study was designed to assess the outcomes of autologous fat grafting for improving surgery- and radiotherapy-related sequelae in 40 patients with head neck cancer. All underwent surgical resection primary tumors radiotherapy (50-70 Gy) were followed over 12 months after grafting. Eligibility procedures included complete remission at least 3 years oncological treatment. The cervical paramandibular regions most frequently treated areas. Injected volumes ranged...

Resumen: El objetivo del presente artículo es realizar una revisión de la literatura tumor Pindborg a propósito un caso.El interés radica en su baja frecuencia y importancia anatomía patológica para diagnóstico correcto tratamiento ya que puede confundirse algunos casos con otras tumoraciones benignas, diferencia las cuales, este debe realizarse resección márgenes seguridad disminuir probabilidad recidiva.

Los sarcomas mandibulares representan una entidad de difícil estudio por su escasa incidencia e histopatología. Presentamos la experiencia del servicio Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial Hospital Vall d’Hebron Barcelona en los últimos 10 años (2001-2010) el manejo mandibulares, realizando revisión retrospectiva 12 casos pacientes afectos este tipo tumor. La técnica más utilizada para reconstrucción fue colgajo microvascularizado (hueso peroné: 8/12), recibiendo tratamiento adyuvante (quimioterapia...

El manejo de la vía aérea en cirugía cabeza y cuello presenta varios retos tanto para el cirujano como anestesista. empleo traqueostomía electiva es ampliamente usado pero continúan existiendo algunas controversias literatura al respecto. Se ha realizado un estudio prospectivo analizando aspectos clínicos, indicaciones complicaciones 57 pacientes afectados enfermedad oncológica que requirieron realización una durante período comprendido entre enero 2011 junio 2012 servicio oral maxilofacial...

GiovAnni mARiA leo, Anacreonte: i frammenti erotici. Testo, commento e traduzione. Quaderni dei Seminari romani di cultura greca, 18. Roma: Edizioni Quasar, 2015, 239 pp. ISBN 978-88-7140-603-9.

Los lipomas son los tumores mesenquimales más frecuentes. La aparición de gigantes a nivel cervical es infrecuente. Es necesaria la realización pruebas imagen para una correcta localización anatómica y establecer relaciones con las estructuras vecinas. El tratamiento elección escisión quirúrgica masa. Presentamos el caso un varón 59 años que presenta tumoración gigante 10 evolución. planificación prequirúrgica en este tipo casos debe ser exquisita garantizar conservación tanto función como...