Influence of tongue perception alterations on oral and maxillofacial functions of patients with malignant/premalignant tongue tumors
Mao Suzuki,
Kazuhide Matsunaga,
Shihoko Koyama
et al.
Abstract:AimThis study evaluated the association between pre‐ and postoperative changes in tongue perception and oral and maxillofacial functions in patients with tongue tumors.MethodsA total of 19 patients with malignant/premalignant tongue tumors were included in this study. Patients were classified into two groups: the closure group, which included patients who underwent partial tongue resection and primary suture, and the flap group, which included patients who underwent less than hemiglossectomy and reconstruction… Show more
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