Abstract

The complications after head and neck surgery in aged populations was discussed. Thirteen cancer patients over 80 years old were received surgical treatment under general Anesthesia. No operative motarity was noted and also medical complications in aged were minimum and acceptable. Decreased functions of vital organs by aging and history of complicated organ failure is able to induce postoperative complications. The risked patients was picked up by careful preoperative examination. Funcional changes of head and neck regions were significantly in aged patients over 70. Modification of surgical procedure can make minimum morbidity and keep acceptable postoperative function.