Long‐term functional outcomes after total tongue reconstruction: Consideration of flap types, volume, and functional results
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.22440
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long‐term results of flap volume change, swallowing capacity, speech intelligibility, and differences between vertical rectus musculocutaneous (VRAM) and anterolateral musculocutaneous (ALT) free flaps in total tongue… read more here.
Keywords: total tongue; long term; tongue reconstruction; volume ... See more keywords
A Novel Risk Model for Predicting Dysphagia after Tongue Reconstruction: A Retrospective Multicenter Study in Japan.
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010428
Abstract: BACKGROUND There is no consensus on the postoperative outcomes of tongue reconstruction. Therefore, we developed a novel risk model for predicting dysphagia after tongue reconstruction. METHODS This retrospective study was conducted by the Oral Pharyngeal… read more here.
Keywords: tongue reconstruction; reconstruction; tongue; risk model ... See more keywords
A 3-Dimensional Analysis of Flap Volume Change in Hemi-Tongue Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003306
Abstract: Background An adequate volume of the tongue flap is essential to preserve speech and swallowing functions. However, it is generally known that the volume of the free flap tends to decrease over time because of… read more here.
Keywords: volume; group; flap; tongue reconstruction ... See more keywords
Twelve Years of Establishing the Strategies for Tongue Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003419
Abstract: Background Reconstruction after resection of malignant tongue tumors remains one of the most difficult problems in head and neck oncology. Recent trends in tongue reconstruction have focused on optimizing speech and swallowing functions and maximizing… read more here.
Keywords: establishing strategies; twelve years; reconstruction; tongue reconstruction ... See more keywords
Loco-Regional Control With Complete Resection and Tongue Reconstruction on the Malignant Melanoma in the Tongue.
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000003705
Abstract: Primary malignant melanoma in the tongue is very uncommon disease that is considered low in comparison to cutaneous melanoma. In this report, the authors described a case of the hemitongue reconstruction with fasciocutaneous free flap… read more here.
Keywords: melanoma; tongue reconstruction; tongue; malignant melanoma ... See more keywords