2 publications

• Published Subscription 26 Dec 2019

  Carotid Blowout Syndrome after Neck Dissection: How Far We Know?

  By Khalil E. Abdelrazig, Yousif I Eltohami

  Abstract: Carotid blowout syndrome (CBS) is one of the most dreaded complications of neck dissection. CBS was once shown to have a high morbidity and mortality rates in all of its three types; however, with recent advancement in the medical field these rates decreased considerably. Surgeons and medical practitioners must have a thorough knowledge about this serious condition and the different ways of managing it. This paper is an overview of …

  Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 14–22 Read article →

• Published Subscription 25 Jan 2019

  Orocutaneous Fistula in Modified Schobinger Neck Incision—Case Report

  By Khalil E. Abdelrazig, Yousif I Eltohami, Zinal D. Patwa, Ahmed M. Suleiman

  Abstract: Orocutaneous fistula is not an uncommon complication of neck dissection. It has been stated to have an incidence of 13.5–29% in local or regional flap. It can be a serious complication due to delay in wound healing, prolonged dependence on nasogastric tube and sometimes carotid sheath rupture. Many approaches have been proposed in the management of orocutaneous fistula and surgery was almost always advocated. Here we present a case of …

  Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 12–16 Read article →