Use of the tongue flap for intraoral reconstruction: a report of 16 cases.
作者信息
Kim Y K, Yeo H H, Kim S G
机构信息
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Chosun University, Kwang-Ju, Korea.
出版信息
J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1998 Jun;56(6):716-9; discussion 720-1. doi: 10.1016/s0278-2391(98)90803-5.
PURPOSE
This article reports the authors' experience with the use of the tongue flap for intraoral soft tissue reconstruction.
PATIENTS AND METHODS
From May 1992 to December 1996, 16 patients were treated with a tongue flap for reconstruction of a variety of intraoral soft tissue defects. Ages ranged from 16 to 65 years with a mean of 39.6 years.
RESULTS
The procedure was successful in 15 patients. There were six complications: one total necrosis, four partial necroses, and one infection. Partial necrosis and infection were well controlled by conservative treatment.
CONCLUSION
Use of the tongue flap is a versatile method for reconstruction of a variety of intraoral soft tissue defects.
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