title: Skin-graft reconstruction in carcinoma of the tongue.
abstract: The use of quilted grafts in the treatment of minimally infiltrative carcinoma of the tongue is described. Results are assessed in terms of therapeutic effectiveness and functional adequacy. This single-stage graft procedure is compared to multistage flap reconstruction as well as to direct suture. We conclude that, with careful selection of patients, the method is a satisfactory one.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008875:Middle Aged; D009060:Mouth Floor / Q000601:surgery; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D014059:Tongue / Q000502:physiology; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous