Alcohol withdrawal syndrome associated with oral cancer operation: a case report.
- Author:
Pei-shen CHEN
1
;
Sen YANG
;
Xiao-yi WANG
;
Ming XUAN
;
Qing-hong GAO
Author Information
1. Dept. of Head and Neck Oncology, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Alcohols;
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell;
Female;
Humans;
Mouth Neoplasms;
Neck Dissection;
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures;
Substance Withdrawal Syndrome;
Surgical Flaps
- From:
West China Journal of Stomatology
2011;29(2):223-224
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a rare complication associated with oral cancer operation. This article reported a case of AWS after resection of squamous cell cancer of the right floor of mouth combined with radical neck dissection and trapezius myocutaneous flap reconstruction. The discussion included diagnosis, treatment and prevention of AWS.
