This was a systematic review of the current research on speech and swallowing outcomes
and the factors affecting these outcomes after primary resection of tongue cancer and free …

The tongue is paramount to natural speech and swallowing, and good tongue function is
important in the overall quality of life. Autologous free-flap reconstruction of the tongue after …

Background: Successful tongue reconstruction should restore swallowing, speech function,
and cosmesis. The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the functional and …

Background Few studies on tongue reconstruction provide a comprehensive,
multidisciplinary analysis examining defect size, flap selection, function, and long-term …

PURPOSE: Most patients with tongue cancer require surgical resection of the tongue to
varying degrees. As a result, quality of life, which is strongly related to speech, chewing, and …

A Caucasian male aged 51 years presented with tongue pain, odynophagia, right otalgia,
and weight loss. Physical examination showed a tender, ulcerative mass of the posterior …

Tongue cancer resection and subsequent reconstruction pose interesting challenges to the
surgeon to maximize postoperative function and quality of life. Attention to the principles of …

Background: Reconstruction of a functional tongue with proper motility and sensation after
subtotal resection is a demanding procedure. The authors describe the reinnervated …

Background Sensory restoration of the oral cavity is a primary aim of reconstructive surgery
in posttraumatic or postablative defects. Sensitivity plays a key role in oral function, whose …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to observe the impact of oral oncological treatment,
including the recovery of several tongue functions (force, mobility, and sensory functions) …