Introduction: The lower lip-split incision was first described by Roux in the mid 19th century and was later modified by Trotter and Konig. This incision has been widely used in the field of head and neck oncology surgeries for accessing intraoral tumours along with its extension in neck dissection when combined with mandibulectomy or mandibulotomy. Over the years, this incision has been modifi...

OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of complications in median and paramedian mandibulotomies. In addition, the interdental space in the median and paramedian region was calculated. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study. SETTING Tertiary care center. METHODS A retrospective chart review was performed for all cases where a mandibulotomy was performed from 2002 ...

Many types of approaches allow extra-capsular dissection in the deep parotid parenchyma in the treatment of benign tumours. A transcervical approach (TCA), transparotid approach (TPA) and a combined transcervical-transparotid approach (TPTCA) are the three main procedures performed to expose the deep parenchyma. We conducted a retrospective chart review enrolling 24 consecutive patients treated...

Letter to the editor Considerations on " Endoscopic endonasal approach to the craniocervical junction: the importance of anterior C1 arch preservation or its reconstruction " * Considerazioni su " Approccio endoscopico endonasale alla cerniera craniocervicale: il ruolo della preservazione dell'arco anteriore di C1 o della sua ricostruzione " Dear Editor, i should like to make some comments of t...

Mandibular access osteotomy allows mobilization of craniofacial skeleton and replacements of bony fragments either pedicled on their soft tissues or as free bone segments. This provides increased and direct exposure of posterior region and surrounding vital structures and avoid the need to resect uninvolved structures. Roux in 1836 suggested the division of the lower lip and mandible for improv...

BACKGROUND Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare. Diagnosis is usually delayed until the tumors reach a critical volume and a mass appears in the neck, which is often asymptomatic. METHODS We reviewed retrospectively the cases with CBT diagnosed from 1965 to 1995 in the Hospital de Oncologia in Mexico City with inhabitants at an altitude higher than 2200 m above sea level to see whether these t...

The oropharynx, extending from the soft palate to the level of the epiglottis, and containing the palatine tonsils and base of tongue (BOT), is a common site for Head and Neck cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) comprises the overwhelming majority of cases. Traditional aetiological factors for oropharynx SCC (OPSCC) are smoking and alcohol consumption. In recent years, human papilloma virus (...

A malignant epithelial neoplasm exhibiting squamous differentiation as characterized by the formation of keratin or the presence of intracellular bridges. Inhaled or chewed tobacco is equally addictive and harmful and used daily by over 1 billion people. In addition to increased rates of coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive ...