China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ›› 2020, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (1): 91-93.doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.01.019

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Analysis of 2 dead cases due to upper gastrointestinal bleeding after flap reconstruction of defects resulting from resection of head and neck tumor

WANG Shao-jie1, ZHANG Rui2, YANG Tao1, WANG Wei-qi1, WEI Jian-hua1   

  1. 1.Department of Head and Neck Oncology;
    2.Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Air Force Military Medical University. Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
  • Received:2019-02-19 Online:2020-01-20 Published:2020-03-09

Abstract: Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage is a common clinical emergency, with the incidence of acute episodes ranging from (60-150)/100 000 people per year and the mortality ranging from 5%-10%. As more and more free flap transplantations are carried out in different units, it is mandatory to strength the understanding of upper digestive tract bleeding complications after transplantation to reconstruct surgical defects among oral and maxillofacial surgeons. This paper reported 2 dead cases due to acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding, discussed the causes and measures for prevention and treatment, with the aim to care the patient's vital interests, and improve the quality of medical management.

Key words: Head and neck tumors, Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, Free flap

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