Frequency of post operative complications after functional and selective next dissection in patients with squamous cell carcinoma oral cavity

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  • TANNAZA QAYYUM, ASHFAQ-UR-RAHIM, SADIQ ALI, MUHAMMAD NAUMAN, ALI ABU BAKAR, UROOJ KIRMANI, NAVAIRA TARIQ

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https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs02023171187

Abstract

Background: Regarding those afflicted with cancer of the head and neck who have cervical neck metastases, neck dissection is a surgical treatment. In order to maximize the cancer's cure rate, neck dissection aims to establish loco-regional control. This procedure may result in a number of problems.

Objective: To find the frequency of post-operative complications after neck dissection in patients with confirmed diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of oral cavity.

Study Design: Prospective interventional study.

Place and duration of study: Faryal Dental College's Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lahore from 8th March 2022 to 8th September 2022.

Methodology: One hundred and twenty three patients who were eligible to participate were enrolled. Functional and selective neck dissection was carried. Complications were noted at 30th post-operative day.

Results: The mean age of the 123 patients was 42.40±10.95 years, with 28.5% (n=35) being between the ages of 18 and 35 and 71.5% (n=88) being between the ages of 36 and 65. There were 47.2% (n=58) females and 52.8% (n=65) men. Frequency of wound dehiscence, marginal mandibular nerve weakness and accessory nerve weakness was 11.14%, 8.9% and 9.8% respectively.

Conclusion: After neck dissection, a number of problems might arise. The likelihood of problems after this operation might be reduced by being aware of these potential issues.

Keywords: Neck dissertation, Squamous cell carcinoma, Wound dehiscence.

Background: Regarding those afflicted with cancer of the head and neck who have cervical neck metastases, neck dissection is a surgical treatment. In order to maximize the cancer's cure rate, neck dissection aims to establish loco-regional control. This procedure may result in a number of problems.

Objective: To find the frequency of post-operative complications after neck dissection in patients with confirmed diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of oral cavity.

Study Design: Prospective interventional study.

Place and duration of study: Faryal Dental College's Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lahore from 8th March 2022 to 8th September 2022.

Methodology: One hundred and twenty three patients who were eligible to participate were enrolled. Functional and selective neck dissection was carried. Complications were noted at 30th post-operative day.

Results: The mean age of the 123 patients was 42.40±10.95 years, with 28.5% (n=35) being between the ages of 18 and 35 and 71.5% (n=88) being between the ages of 36 and 65. There were 47.2% (n=58) females and 52.8% (n=65) men. Frequency of wound dehiscence, marginal mandibular nerve weakness and accessory nerve weakness was 11.14%, 8.9% and 9.8% respectively.

Conclusion: After neck dissection, a number of problems might arise. The likelihood of problems after this operation might be reduced by being aware of these potential issues.

Keywords: Neck dissertation, Squamous cell carcinoma, Wound dehiscence.

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TANNAZA QAYYUM, ASHFAQ-UR-RAHIM, SADIQ ALI, MUHAMMAD NAUMAN, ALI ABU BAKAR, UROOJ KIRMANI, NAVAIRA TARIQ. (2025). Frequency of post operative complications after functional and selective next dissection in patients with squamous cell carcinoma oral cavity. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 17(11), 87. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs02023171187