Free-Flap Reconstruction of the Tongue

Seminars in Plastic Surgery 2019; 33: 038-045 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1677789The tongue is paramount to natural speech and swallowing, and good tongue function is important in the overall quality of life. Autologous free-flap reconstruction of the tongue after glossectomy allows for adequate speech, swallow, and quality-of-life outcomes in a majority of patients. Herein, the authors review autologous free-flap reconstruction of the tongue with a focus on different flap options, speech and swallow outcomes, quality-of-life outcomes, and factors that affect how patients perform after tongue reconstruction. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - March 7, 2019 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Vincent, Aurora Kohlert, Scott Lee, Thomas S. Inman, Jared Ducic, Yadranko Tags: Review Article Source Type: research