Functional implications of major surgery for intraoral cancer.
A group of 41 patients were questioned about functional problems and concern for appearance, experienced following major surgery for intraoral malignancy. Twenty-five per cent of the group reported significant difficulties. Spouses reported a higher incidence of problems. The effects of primary tumour site and type of reconstruction on functional outcome are discussed.
West of Scotland Regional Plastic and Oral Surgery Unit, Canniesburn Hospital, Glasgow.
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Robertson
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001828:Body Image; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D004326:Drinking; D004435:Eating; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D012737:Sex Factors; D013060:Speech; D013524:Surgical Flaps