Hemitongue advancement following anterior hemiglossectomy.
A simple technique is described that will restore a full-bodied, mobile anterior tongue following a partial anterior hemiglossectomy. The procedure is applicable following resections of stage I cancers of the anterior tongue. It can also be of value when a large anterior tongue flap has been used for intraoral reconstruction.
D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005927:Glossectomy; D006801:Humans; D014059:Tongue / Q000502:physiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery