Efficacy of tracheostomy for respiratory management in patients with advanced oral cancer.
Yun-Ho KimJae-Young YangYoon-Hee MaJin-Choon LeeDae-Seok HwangMi-Heon RyuUk-Kyu KimPublished in: Maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery (2024)
In planning surgery for oral cancer patients, it is essential to consider the use of elective tracheostomy based on preoperative assessment of the risk of postoperative airway obstruction using tools like the Cameron scoring system, and patients' condition. Research confirms that elective tracheostomy effectively enhances airway management in patients with severe oral cancer.