“National Trends in Tongue Reduction Surgery for Macroglossia in Children”

1. To examine the frequency of partial glossectomy performed for the indication of macroglossia in children within the United States, assessing for differences in rates of intervention across various demographics. 2. To identify potential morbidities associated with partial glossectomy in this population and determine how such factors may influence length of stay and cost of admission following tongue reduction surgery.

Source: Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery - January 4, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jonathan C. Simmonds, Anju K. Patel, Nicholas S. Mader, Andrew R. Scott Source Type: research