Postoperative care of the maxillectomy patient.
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.
Martin
J W
JW
Austin
J R
JR
Chambers
M S
MS
Lemon
J C
JC
Toth
B B
BB
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*