Risk Level Varies during Free Flap Reconstruction of Glossectomy Defects

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Figure 1. Granulation postoperatively. (A–C) Patient six months after partial glossectomy involving one-third of the tongue and small area of lateral floor of mouth. (D–F) Patient 15 months after partial glossectomy involving one-third of the tongue and lateral floor of mouth. Note adequate tongue protrusion with only mild tethering in both patients Credit: Copyright 2017 The American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc.

Figure 1. Granulation postoperatively. (A–C) Patient six months after partial glossectomy involving one-third of the tongue and small area of lateral floor of mouth. (D–F) Patient 15 months after partial glossectomy involving one-third of the tongue and lateral floor of mouth. Note adequate tongue protrusion with only mild tethering in both patients.
Credit: Copyright 2017 The American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc.

Citation: Khan MN, Perez P, Goljo E, et al. The price of free tissue transfer after tongue reconstruction: quantifying the risks. Laryngoscope. 2017;127:1551–1557.