Mandibulotomy approach and reconstruction with major pectoralis myocutaneous flap in squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Udayana University, Ngoerah Hospital Denpasar, Indonesia.
Case Study
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 22(01), 133-138.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2025.22.1.0012
Publication history:
Received on 29 November 2024; revised on 11 January 2025; accepted on 13 January 2025
Abstract:
Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a form of oral cancer that is becoming more common. In this case study, a 58-year-old woman patient presents with a mass on her right tongue that has been there for two months, along with pain and worsening ulcers. Upon physical examination, a hard and fixed lump was seen on the tongue. In addition to chemotherapy, the patient was scheduled for surgery before receiving radiation. Two surgical options for treating this tumor were reconstruction with a pectoralis major myocutaneous flap and a mandibulotomy technique. This study emphasizes how crucial early detection and suitable treatment are to improving the prognosis for tongue SCC patients.
Keywords:
Squamous cell carcinoma; Oral cancer; Mandibulotomy; Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap
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