title: A systematic approach to functional reconstruction of the oral cavity following partial and total glossectomy.
abstract: Mobility, sensation, volume, and to a lesser extent, the shape of the tongue following partial glossectomy are critical elements to the successful rehabilitation of the patient with oral cancer. Our approach to tongue reconstruction is based on the extent and functional status of the residual tongue and whether there is an associated mandibulectomy. Despite the devastating effects of ablative surgery and radiation, the application of available reconstructive techniques can help to improve the quality of life of these patients. Herein, we present a revised classification scheme for tongue defects along with a discussion of the optimal method for reconstruction based on available techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Urken
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Moscoso
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Lawson
authors.forename: H F
authors.initials: HF
authors.lastname: Biller
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005927:Glossectomy / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005930:Glossopharyngeal Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D007002:Hypoglossal Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology; D007823:Laryngeal Nerves / Q000503:physiopathology; D008036:Lingual Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology; D008334:Mandible / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology; D009132:Muscles / Q000294:innervation / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D012677:Sensation / Q000502:physiology; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D014059:Tongue / Q000294:innervation / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*