HPV plays a role in the development of a portion of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), but only limited information on its role in southern Chinese population is available. A multicenter case-control study was conducted. HPV type, viral integration, E6/7 mRNA expression status, and TP53 mutation were determined. A total of 228 HNSCC were recruited including 137 (60.1%) oral SCC, 34 (14.9%) oropharyngeal SCC, 31 (13.6%) laryngeal SCC, 21 (9.2%) hypopharyngeal SCC, and 5 (2.2%) lip and paranasal sinus SCC. High-risk HPV infection was found in 7.5% (17/228) of HNSCC, but only a small proportion of samples had evidence of viral integration (5.3%, 12/228) or E6/7 mRNA expression (4.4%, 10/228). HPV infection with oncogenic phenotype (integration and E6/7 mRNA expression) was significantly more common in oropharyngeal SCC than controls (9/34, 26.5% vs. 0/42, 0.0%, P < 0.001). Smoking showed a significant association with HNSCC, oropharyngeal SCC, and laryngeal SCC. TP53 mutation was associated with HNSCC (P < 0.001). Older age, TP53 mutation, and HPV16 infection with oncogenic phenotypes were independently associated factors for HNSCC with odds ratios of 1.03 (1.02-1.05), 3.38 (1.71-6.66), and 9.19 (1.13-74.68), respectively. High-risk HPV infection of head and neck mucosa is not uncommon in the Hong Kong population. This study found that 26-30% of oropharyngeal carcinoma was associated with HPV infection, mostly HPV16, and that smoking which predisposes to TP53 mutations was another important risk factor.

The adoption of LFA in patients suffering from PPU was associated with acceptable rates of mortality and morbidity. The approach could also be selectively adopted in patients with Boey score ≥2 provided their ASA grading is low and hemodynamically stable.

HighlightsIncisional hernia is not an uncommon complication after abdominal operation.Mesh migration and erosion causing vesico-cutaneous fistula and subsequent necrotizing fasciitis is uncommon.We hereby report a case of abdominal wall necrotizing fasciitis 21 months after laparoscopic incisional hernia repair in lower midline with dual mesh, due to mesh migration and erosion into urinary bladder, resulting in fistulation between bladder and abdominal wall.Mesh erosion to viscera can cause severe complication. Its risk should be balanced and discussed with patient with full consent.

Reconstruction of large, complex defects of the abdominal wall after resection of malignant tumors can be challenging. The transfer of an anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap is a feasible and effective option. However, no report has been published on the use of ALT flap after metachronous colonic tumor resection so far. We present an original case of resection of metachronous carcinoma of rectum with reconstruction of the abdominal wall defect using an ALT flap harvested with its aponeurosis. The postoperative course was uncomplicated. Functional and esthetic results were satisfactory. There was no postoperative incisional hernia or tumor recurrence. We conclude that abdominal wall defects of large sizes can be successfully reconstructed using an appropriately designed ALT flap; a simple, single-stage effective reconstruction.