Primary squamous cell carcinomas arising from the thyroid is an extremely rare malignancy, which clinically can invade larynx and trachea. In such event, thyroidectomy with en bloc resection reconstruction treatment of choice. However, laryngotracheal remains a challenge no ideal has yet been established. Herein, we report case carcinoma invading laryngotrachea. The tumor was completely resecte...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate morbidity, functional, and aesthetic outcomes in midface zygomatic-maxillary buttress reconstruction using the osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap (OCRFFF). METHODS A retrospective review of 24 consecutive patients that underwent midface reconstruction using the OCRFFF was performed. All patients had variable extension of maxillectomy d...

UNLABELLED Adequate reconstruction of defects that are consequences of glossectomy is of primary importance for achieving satisfactory functional results and improving the quality of life. AIM The aim of this study was to report a case of free flap reconstruction of a subtotal glossectomy defect and discuss it in relation to other available methods. CASE REPORT A 48-year-old woman was opera...

managed a patient with amphetamine-induced psychosis. A 30-year-old male with a defect on his left cheek was admitted to the emergency room. He had mutilated himself with a pair of scissors, and was suspected of abusing the substance methamphetamine (Philopon). He was in a drowsy mental state without any aggressive behavior, so there was no need to administer antipsychotics. Based on a physical...