Tongue necrosis after radical neck dissection.
An unusual complication of radical neck dissection is presented. Necrosis of the anterior half of the tongue developed gradually within the first week of bilateral neck dissection. The patient had previously received radiotherapy.
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North East Thames Regional Plastic Surgery Unit, St. Andrew's Hospital, Billericay, Essex, England.
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D037981:Neck Dissection; D009336:Necrosis; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014059:Tongue / Q000473:pathology*