Internal Jugular Vein Performance After Functional Neck Dissection and the Role of Seprafilm

Abstract

Objectives: This study was designed to investigate the postoperative internal jugular vein function after functional neck dissection and the role of Seprafilm® on postoperative healing. Patients and Methods: Twenty-three patients undergoing functional neck dissection were randomly assigned to two groups. Group 1 consisted of 13 patients whose internal jugular veins were wrapped with Seprafilm. Group 2 consisted of 10 patients as the control group. Internal jugular vein function was assessed preoperatively and at three months after the operation. Results: The results of the Doppler examinations revealed no significant difference in postoperative internal jugular vein function between the two groups. Conclusion: Postoperative healing process does not have a significant role in postoperative internal jugular vein narrowing after functional neck dissection. © Medical Journal of Trakya University. Published by Ekin Medical Publishing. All rights reserved.