Objective: Orocutaneous fistula (OCF) after reconstruction for oral cavity resection can lead
to prolonged hospitalization and adjuvant treatment delay. Few studies have examined …

Background Worldwide, there are approximately 300,000 new cases of oral squamous cell
carcinoma (OSCC) and 100,000 deaths each year. The complexity of oral and maxillofacial …

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of early and delayed
tracheostomy decannulation protocols on the length of stay, time to oral feeding and …

Objective The aim of this study is to identify the risk factors associated with orocutaneous
fistula (OCF) formation after free flap reconstruction for oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) …

Importance Previous work demonstrated postoperative hypothyroidism adversely affects
wound healing in salvage laryngectomy. Currently, no studies have evaluated the …

Background Oral cancer treatment consists of surgical resection, neck dissection and
reconstruction. Postoperative complications influence overall surgical outcome, increase …

Fistulas in head and neck cancer patients are a common and challenging issue. Despite
their commonality, there is little consensus regarding optimal treatment strategies or in …

Purpose Orocervical (OCF) or pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) are one of the disastrous
complications of head and neck cancer surgery. Conventional standards of management …

Objectives To explore the possible risk factors of orocutaneous fistula (OCF) development in
free flap reconstruction of the tongue/floor of the mouth (TFOM). Methods Data of patients …

Orocutaneous fistula (OCF) is a common postoperative complication encountered following
surgery for oral cancers with multiple implications. There is no grading system available for …