Outcomes Following Surgical Management of Advanced Oral Cavity Cancers in Patients with Scleroderma: A Case Series

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the outcomes of surgical management for oral cavity cancers in patients with scleroderma.
• Analyzed surgical outcomes in patients with advanced oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC) and scleroderma.
• Considered the subtype of scleroderma, particularly diffuse SSc, when planning surgeries.
• Identified potential factors influencing morbidity and mortality.
• Microvascular free flap reconstruction was feasible in scleroderma patients with OCSCC.
• Patients with diffuse scleroderma had increased morbidity and mortality risks.
• Emphasized the importance of considering scleroderma subtype in surgical planning.

Abstract