Surgical Treatment
Principles Concerning Operating Room Availability
Masses and Lesions of Uncertain Behavior
Definitively Benign Tumors and Masses Based on Biopsy Results.
Defer treatment until after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Salivary Malignancy
Asymptomatic Leukoplakia
Mucosal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: p16 + and p16 -
  1. Choice of reconstructive approach should be based upon the defect as well as the preference of the reconstructive surgeon. We recommend the surgeon factor in time in the operating room and minimization of complications.11
  2. Prior to all transoral approaches, it is recommended that the nose and pharynx be irrigated with 1:4 solution of povidone iodine which has been shown to be virucidal for coronaviruses.12
Skull Base Malignancy