Tongue flaps for reconstruction of the oral cavity.
Pedicled tongue flaps (anterior, posterior, double) have proved to be an effective method of repairing defects due to tissue loss in the oral cavity. Their central position, mobility, and excellent blood supply make the use of these flaps feasible in a variety of sites.
Díaz
F J
FJ
Servicio de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial, Hospital de la Princesa, Córdoba, Spain.
Dean
A
A
Alamillos
F J
FJ
Naval
L
L
Fernández
J
J
Monje
F
F
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods; D014059:Tongue