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A maxillectomy is a procedure that involves the removal of all or part of the maxillary bone, which is the upper jaw, to treat both benign and malignant tumors. Cancers of the oral cavity (mouth), nasal cavity (nose), and maxillary sinuses (hollow spaces found in the bones of the face) can all be treated with a maxillectomy.
Maxillectomy
The upper jaw, also known as the maxilla.
There are different types of maxillectomy procedures that are performed for the following treatments and conditions:
To remove the tumor, the surgeon will cut through the upper jaw, also known as the maxilla. This treatment involves removing parts of your bone and teeth from the roof of your mouth. As a result, the surgeon must remove the tumor and surround it with healthy tissue.
This treatment will leave a space in the roof of the mouth that must be filled, to make speaking and swallowing easier. A split skin graft can be used to replace soft tissue in the mouth. This operation is a surgical procedure known as a maxillectomy.
Surgical
These are the recovery steps after maxillectomy surgery:
There may be some risks and adverse effects as a result of maxillectomy surgery, including:
The length of time it takes to recover from a maxillectomy procedure is determined by the scope of the procedure, and a hospital stay of 1 -2 weeks is common. A feeding tube may be temporarily required in rare circumstances, to supply nutrients during and after the healing process.
Your doctor will discuss food changes, a feeding tube, tracheostomy care, and the necessity for rehabilitative and speech therapy with you. They will also inform you about the drugs you will be taking, including medication to relieve pain, and prevent blood clots, infection, and constipation, including other problems.
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