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CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, Vol 18, 58-71, Copyright © 1968 by American Cancer Society

Rehabilitation of Patients with Oral Cancer

¹ Associate Attending Surgeon, Acting Chief, Subsection, Head and Neck and Plastic Surgery, Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

The author has presented the magnitude of the problem of reconstruction and rehabilitation necessary with oral cancer surgery. Immediate and delayed reconstruction are discussed as well as the degree of reconstruction which should be attempted. The most common problems following oral cancer surgery are enumerated, following which the basic methods by which each type of problem could be managed are presented. Some of the newer and more promising reconstructive procedures are described in some detail. Advantages and disadvantages of various techniques are evaluated. The specific problems of mandibular deficiencies and restoration are also elaborated upon. The importance of team approach to include surgeon, dentist and prosthodontist is stressed. Specific admonitions are listed to assist in avoiding common errors in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of oral cancer patients. Throughout, the author has emphasized the principle that He who reconstructs in haste, may repent in leisure.