Head And Neck Reconstruction

Head And Neck Reconstruction

Cancer treatments can have a lot of side effects, it deconstructs and damages your body part, its function and even appearance. Cancer Reconstruction surgery may help you in healing this damage. Head & neck cancer refer to the group of some biologically similar cancers which are originating from paranasal sinuses, oral cavity, nasal cavity, pharynx and larynx. This technique is considered to be one of the most beneficial and advanced surgical options that are available to rehabilitate surgical defects,which might be caused by the neck and head tumourremoval. Reconstruction by using the technique of free tissue transfer closely relates to the cardiovascular surgery as the anastomosis techniques that are used by the neck,and head surgeons are completely based on these cardiovascular surgeons; therefore, few suggestions from the cardiovascular surgeons can lead to the further development in this field.

Head & neck reconstruction is a technique for rebuilding the face and neck using blood vessels, bone tissues or skin from other body parts such as legs or hands. The surgery is more critical as compared to cheek reconstruction. For a wider tumour, this reconstruction is vital and necessary as it will heal the entire dysfunctions occurred during the tumour. Once the surgery is completed, the patients are often sedated for the first night. Patients have to spend two days in the intensive care unit, followed by regular 6-7 days in the hospital room. Physical therapy is a must after the surgery, along with that, there is a certain precaution to be taken post-surgery like, proper medication, doses, regular hospital visits, etc.