We read with great interest the article titled “Volume and location of the defect
as predictors of speech outcome after glossectomy: correlation with a classification”
by Bhattacharya et al.
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The oral tongue is one of the most common sites of oral cavity malignancy and is
a critical organ for speech and swallowing. The functions of the oral part of the
tongue include speech and articulation, as well as mastication, oral hygiene, and
the oral phase of swallowing.
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The oropharyngeal tongue is important for the pharyngeal phase of swallowing and
prevention of aspiration, and hence the repair of the defect post glossectomy becomes
crucial in restoring the form and function of the tongue.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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References
- Volume and location of the defect as predictors of speech outcome after glossectomy: correlation with a classification.Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2021; 50: 1533-1539
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: September 08, 2022
Accepted:
April 27,
2022
Publication stage
In Press Corrected ProofIdentification
Copyright
© 2022 International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
