title: Postoperative care of the maxillectomy patient.
abstract: Guidelines for preoperative patient information and immediate postoperative care of the maxillectomy patient are discussed. Physical therapy, oral hygiene procedures, and current materials for surgical obturation and their uses are reviewed. Effective treatments for infections that arise in the surgical defect are highlighted.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Austin
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Chambers
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Lemon
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Toth
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*