Nasopharyngeal cancer treatment with tumor removal and reconstruction

Tumors in the nose and pharynx can be difficult to remove surgically without affecting important nearby structures. However, the operation can be required as a primary treatment solution. In some cases, surgeons also removed the neck's lymph nodes and soft tissues (muscles, vessels, and nerves) affected by metastases. Therefore, patients usually require reconstructive surgery as a part of a single operation. The surgery's primary goal is to remove the malignant tumor without any signs of cancer in the nearby healthy tissue. As a result, cosmetic defects remain on the face, and in some cases, speech, swallowing, and breathing disorders are possible. Reconstructive and plastic surgery is required to restore these functions:Bone grafts and dental implants restore the face's structure and jaw bone. Transplantation of a skin flap from another body part to the affected neck area. Reconstructive facial surgery to repair facial muscle movement. Such procedures are quite complex and performed and general anesthesia. A nasogastric tube is inserted through one of the nostrils to feed the patient after the operation. You can return home about 3-5 days after surgery with an installed tube. After treatment, a rehabilitologist, a nutritionist, and a speech therapist work altogether to restore lost functions.