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- 2018
Maxillectomy and Quality of Life: Experience from a Nigerian Tertiary InstitutionDOI: 10.4103/njs.NJS_6_18 Keywords: Indications, maxillectomy, quality of life, rehabilitation Abstract: Maxillectomy is a surgical procedure for managing tumors affecting the maxilla; the goal of maxillectomy however should not be limited to tumor extirpation but should include restoration of oronasal function and facial contours, as failure to do these may give rise to psychosocial and functional challenges. This study aimed to appraise the pattern of maxillectomies, challenges of management, and quality of life (QOL) of a proportion of the study population
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