Combined surgical lipectomy and liposuction in the treatment of XXXX of the head and neck.

@entity362 @entity1 @entity28772 @entity70741
@entity70741 ( @entity28772 ) is a rare disease of unknown aetiology, which is characterised by diffuse growth of @entity362 . Between 1995 and 2000 we treated 11 @entity1 with @entity70741 in the head and neck. The group comprised 10 @entity1 and one @entity1 aged 34 to 62 years (mean 47). The most common complaints were reduced range of movement of the head and obstruction when eating or speaking. Combined lipectomy and liposuction were done for all @entity1 , with liposuction being done at a second session. The mean follow-up period was 2.7 years. The functional results were satisfactory in all @entity1 . Nine of the 11 @entity1 were also satisfied with the aesthetic outcome. Two @entity1 developed recurrence 1.5 and 2 years after the operation, respectively. There were no serious complications. We think that combined lipectomy and liposuction is a successful procedure for treating @entity70741 in the head and neck region. Nevertheless, the advantages and drawbacks of the two techniques should be considered preoperatively.
