Nasoseptal flap reconstruction after oropharyngeal cancer resection: A case report.

RATIONALE

The nasoseptal flap has been widely used to reconstruct skull base defects with excellent success rates. Recently, there were several attempts to use this flap for other defects. Patient concerns: We present the case of the nasoseptal flap reconstruction after oropharyngeal cancer resection.

DIAGNOSIS

The diagnosis of this patient was oropharyngeal T3 squamous cell carcinoma.

INTERVENTIONS

The surgical resection included the right radical tonsillectomy, uvular, and part of the soft palate and hard palate. The nasoseptal flap was sutured to the oropharyngeal defect.

OUTCOMES

In spite of the radiation therapy, the nasoseptal flap was well healed to the oropharyngeal defect.

LESSONS

We suggest that the nasoseptal flap may be a feasible reconstruction option for oropharyngeal defect after oropharyngeal cancer resection.