Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회지)

The Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회)
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Surgery of Retromolar Trigone Cancer

후구치삼각암의 수술적 치료

  • Lee Sei-Young (Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Choi Young-Choon (Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jung Eui-Sok (Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kwon Soon-Ho (Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lew Dae-Hyun (Department of Plastic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee Won-Jae (Department of Plastic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Choi Eun-Chang (Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
  • 이세영 (연세대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 최영춘 (연세대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 정의석 (연세대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 권순호 (연세대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 유대현 (연세대학교 의과대학 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 이원재 (연세대학교 의과대학 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 최은창 (연세대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실)
  • Published : 2004.11.01
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Abstract

Background and Objectives: Squamous cell carcinoma of retromolar tringone (RMT) is an uncommon head and neck tumor. RMT cancer has unique clinical feature and specific considerations for surgical treatment are needed but, reports on the treatment of RMT cancer are still lacking. Patients and Methods: From May 1997 to July 2004, 8 patients with histologically proven squamous cell carcinoma of the RMT were treated in Severance Hospital. Surgical excision of the primary lesion and neck dissection were performed in all patients. Reconstruction was accomplishing using several methods. Charts and other medical records were reviewed. Results: In early cases, lower cheek flap was appropriate but, mandibular swing or madibulectomy approach was appropriate in advanced cases. Reconstruction was needed in all patients and excision of mandible was needed in majority of patients. 6 patients were disease free status and one died from recurrence and one was lost to follow up. Conclusion: In treatment of RMT cancer, several surgical approach methods and reconstruction should be considered before treatment. Surgical treatment of RMT cancer may be one of a useful primary treatment modality.

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