title: Lingual frenectomy using multiple series Z-plasty.
abstract: The tongue is an important structure for speech, mastication and deglutition. Avulsion of a portion of tongue can significantly limit the range of motion thereby impairing its functions. This is the case report of a traumatically amputated tongue which was reconstructed to fulfill its function effectively. Z-plasty is one of the most commonly used soft tissue corrective procedures in plastic surgery. Here we describe the use of a modification of the Z-plasty-multiple series Z-plasty for a tongue frenectomy.
authors.forename: Suresh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vyloppilli
authors.forename: Akhilesh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Prathap