India is the capital for oral cancer. Statistics suggest that 5 people die of oral cancer every hour in India. Unchecked tobacco use remains the main culprit in these cases.
This case highlights the crucial role of early detection, radical treatment, and advanced reconstructive surgery in managing oral cancers and restoring patients' quality of life
A 57 year old male had developed oral squamous cell carcinoma of the lower alveolus and cheek.
Radical Surgery was performed to remove a part of the lower jaw and some portion of the cheek which was involved with the cancer was also removed.
This created a huge deformity of the lower face.
The fibula bone was harvested and transferred to reconstruct the excised portion of the lower face to restore form and function.
The fibula bone was harvested and transferred to reconstruct the excised portion of the lower face to restore form and function.
