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Tongue flaps for reconstruction of the oral cavity
Author(s) -
Díaz Francisco J.,
Dean Alicia,
Alamillos Francisco J.,
Naval Luis,
Fernández Jacinto,
Monje Florencio
Publication year - 1994
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.2880160609
Subject(s) - tongue , oral cavity , blood supply , medicine , position (finance) , blood loss , surgery , anatomy , dentistry , pathology , finance , economics
Pedicled tongue flaps (anterior, posterior, double) have proved to be an effective method of repairing defects due to tissue loss in the oral cavity. Their central position, mobility, and excellent blood supply make the use of these flaps feasible in a variety of sites.