Total Glossectomy: Is Gracilis Free Flap the Answer to the Functioning Neotongue? -
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https://doi.org/10.12970/2308-7978.2013.01.01.8Keywords:
Carcinoma tongue base, gracilis free flap, neotongue functioning.Abstract
The proper management for the advanced carcinoma of tongue has not been explained in texts and for long the treatment of choice varied from center to center. In our study the aim was the complete removal of the malignancy and at the same time tongue reconstruction was done. Three patients with advanced carcinoma tongue were managed with total Glossectomy and neck dissection followed by reconstruction with gracilis free flap. This provided the long survival with the least morbidity.References
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