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Tongue mobility in speech after partial glossectomy
Author(s) -
Hamlet Sandra L.,
Mathog Robert H.,
Patterson Robin L.,
Fleming Susan M.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/hed.2880120304
Subject(s) - glossectomy , tongue , computer science , medicine , speech recognition , pathology
Recovery of tongue mobility in speech was investigated in 5 partial glosectomy patients. Jaw range of motion used in speech, and tongue contour changes relative to the jaw, were assessed using sequential videofluoroscopic data recorded presurgery, postsurgery, and postradiotherapy. Data from 2 normal controls were included for comparison. Tongue mobility relative to the jaw was found to be restricted postsurgery. Approximately 4 months later, following radiotherapy, tongue mobility increased. Range of jaw motion used in speech was unchanged. Results are interpreted as preliminary evidence that in this small group of cancer patients, radiotherapy following surgery did not prevent continued recovery of tongue function for speech in the early postradiation period.