Reconstruction of Glossectomy Defects Post Oncologic Resection of Malignant Tumors | Chapter 11 | Research Developments in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 2

 The language is a muscular organ that is to say essential to unrefined speech and swallowing, and athletic tongue function is lively for the overall quality of life. Nowadays, Tongue malignancy has been increasing with oral malignancy patients. In the case of resection of the language tumor, cosmetic surgery is required to restore allure function in a majority of patients. Therefore, A review item illustrates the current information of tongue cancer accompanying emphasis on the various treatment options that are available for the rebuilding of glossectomy defects.

Author(s) Details:

Sara Elbaz,
Surgical Oncology Department, Oncology Center Mansoura University (OCMU), Mansoura, Egypt.

Shadi Awny,
Surgical Oncology Department, Oncology Center Mansoura University (OCMU), Mansoura, Egypt.

Ashraf Shoma,
General Surgery Department, Mansoura University Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt.

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