ABOHNS Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck case studies
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The ABOHNS Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck examination is a subspecialty certification assessment offered by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery for otolaryngologists who have completed additional fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. It is intended to document focused expertise beyond general otolaryngology certification, and it is relevant to surgeons whose practices center on facial aesthetics, reconstructive surgery of the head and neck, craniofacial conditions, and facial trauma. The ABOHNS Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck case studies are 5 cases and about 3,656 words.
1Mandibular Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap in a Patient with Severe Peripheral Vascular Disease
A 62-year-old man with a T3N1M0 squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil is scheduled for composite resection including segmental mandibulectomy from the angle to the parasymphysis. His comorbidities include insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (HbA1c 9.2%), hypertension, and severe peripheral arterial disease with an ankle-brachial index (ABI) of 0.45 on the right and 0.50 on the left.
1,029 words, about 5 min2Management of a Large Facial Basal Cell Carcinoma in an Elderly Patient with Multiple Comorbidities
An 82-year-old woman presents with a 3.5 cm basal cell carcinoma (BCC) on the left cheek, extending from the infraorbital rim to the nasolabial fold. The tumor is ulcerated and has been growing slowly over 5 years.
849 words, about 4 min3Management of a Comminuted Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fracture with Ocular Involvement
A 28-year-old man presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision. He has a comminuted fracture of the left zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) with displacement.
596 words, about 3 min4Cleft Lip and Palate: Timing and Sequence of Repair in a Resource-Limited Setting
A 6-month-old infant with a complete unilateral cleft lip and palate presents to a surgical mission in a low-resource country. The infant is formula-fed and has had recurrent upper respiratory infections.
595 words, about 3 min5Neck Mass in a Young Adult: Diagnostic and Management Dilemmas
A 32-year-old woman presents with a 2 cm firm, mobile mass in the left level II neck that has been present for 6 months. She has no history of smoking, alcohol use, or head and neck cancer.
587 words, about 3 min