What Researchers Did
Researchers described the surgical management of two cases of non-healing cervical ulcerations that occurred as a result of radiotherapy and surgery.
What They Found
They found that after unsuccessful conservative treatment, definitive surgical repair was performed on both patients to achieve defect reparation and protect deep structures. The study recommends attempting non-surgical medical treatment, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, for at least 6 months before considering surgical repair with well-vascularized tissue if conservative methods fail.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
Canadian patients with non-healing cervical ulcerations following surgery and radiation should first attempt at least six months of conservative treatment, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy. If these methods are unsuccessful, surgical repair using well-vascularized tissue may be necessary to prevent severe complications.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
A significant limitation of this study is its reliance on only two case reports, which limits the generalizability of the findings.