Page 53 - Head and neck surgery

Oral cavity cancer is commonly found in patients with chronic tobacco and alcohol consumption.

Majority of oral cavity cancers are squamous cell carcinoma.

Comprehensive clinical, endoscopic and radiological examination are warranted for accurate

diagnosis and staging of disease.

Surgical resection with adequate resection margins +/- adjuvant treatment is the mainstay of

treatment in oral cavity cancers. Reconstruction may be warranted after surgical extirpation of

tumours in the oral cavity.

Treatment plan should be tailored to individual needs for the best oncological and functional

outcomes.