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01-03-2021 | Neck Dissection | Original Article

Pedicled Islanded Nasolabial Flap Tunneled Under Mandible for Tongue Reconstruction

Authors: Gunjan H. Shah, Gyanendra Misra, Asha Meena

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Background

Nasolabial flap is reliable flap in the reconstruction of oral defects over a period of time. Still there is scanty literature available of using this flap for reconstruction of isolated defects of tongue. We carried out this study in our patients to assess the role of pedicled nasolabial flap in reconstruction of isolated tongue defects.

Methods

In total, 11 patients with T1 and T2 tongue cancer were selected for the study. The functional improvement in the form of speech and swallowing was evaluated postoperatively.

Results

The flap was successfully taken in all patients except for marginal or tip loss. This is a locally available flap with minimal operating time and does not require microvascular skills. The results of speech and swallowing after reconstruction were comparable.

Conclusion

Nasolabial flap is an excellent locally available flap for the reconstruction of the anterior two-thirds of the tongue and with very minor, if any postoperative cosmetic defect.

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Title: Pedicled Islanded Nasolabial Flap Tunneled Under Mandible for Tongue Reconstruction
Authors: Gunjan H. Shah
Gyanendra Misra
Asha Meena
Publication date: 01-03-2021
Publisher: Springer India
Keyword: Neck Dissection
Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue 1/2021
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-019-01296-9

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Pedicled Islanded Nasolabial Flap Tunneled Under Mandible for Tongue Reconstruction

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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