Conclusions
Cancer is a disease that cannot be deferred for long, and for adequate surgical treatment, reconstruction is an absolute necessity. Centers dedicatedly dealing with the cancer treatment are important in this time to provide as much cancer care as possible as general hospitals may not be available. The need is to avoid the increase in the deaths that may result due to deficient cancer care in the face of this pandemic.Reconstruction should not be a limitation for head and neck cancer treatment. Reconstruction should be carried out in discussion with the team, considering the capacity of setup, adequacy of resources, equipment, and potential defect. Isolation of high-risk patients, risk stratification of patients, infection control, and protection of health care workers are important considerations during these times. The use of technology via online platforms comes handy for follow-ups and consultation.
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