West China Journal of Stomatology

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Alcohol withdrawal syndrome associated with oral cancer operation:A case report

CHEN Pei-shen, YANG Sen, WANG Xiao-yi, XUAN Ming, GAO Qing-hong   

  1. Dept. of Head and Neck Oncology, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
  • Received:2011-04-25 Revised:2011-04-25 Online:2011-04-20 Published:2011-04-20
  • Contact: GAO Qing-hong,Tel:028-85501428

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.

Key words: alcohol withdrawal syndrome, radical neck dissection, diagnosis