Forearm flap in oral cavity reconstruction: A functional evaluation.

Shibahara, Takahiko; Noma, Hiroyasu; Ishikawa, Masanori; Kasahara, Kiyohiro; Hanaue, Ken-ichi; Takeda, E; Nomura, Takeshi; Chigono, Yoshiho

doi:10.5843/jsot.12.1

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“…Reconstruction surgery is performed for morphological and functional recovery after excision 22,24) . In cases in which extensive excision was performed due to tumor progression, reconstruction by microsurgery is recommended (Fig.…”

Section: Surgical Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%

Oral cancer research with an emphasis on genomic analysis.

Shibahara

Noma

Kakizawa

et al. 2002

Bull. Tokyo Dent. Coll.

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Ablative surgery has been a standard procedure for many years, but during the past few years there has been a significant improvement in our understanding of invasion and metastasis in oral cancer. Each procedure has to be planned individually. Before surgery, every attempt must have been made to arrive at a proper diagnosis, including the exact nature and aggressiveness of the tumor and an analysis of the patient's genetic background. These procedures and the prognosis will be discussed.

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Section: Surgical Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%

Oral cancer research with an emphasis on genomic analysis.

Shibahara

Noma

Kakizawa

et al. 2002

Bull. Tokyo Dent. Coll.

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Influence of tongue perception alterations on oral and maxillofacial functions of patients with malignant/premalignant tongue tumors

Suzuki,

Matsunaga,

Koyama

et al. 2024

Oral Science International

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AimThis study evaluated the association between pre‐ and postoperative changes in tongue perception and oral and maxillofacial functions in patients with tongue tumors.MethodsA total of 19 patients with malignant/premalignant tongue tumors were included in this study. Patients were classified into two groups: the closure group, which included patients who underwent partial tongue resection and primary suture, and the flap group, which included patients who underwent less than hemiglossectomy and reconstruction with a radial forearm free flap. Tongue perception was assessed using an electrical stimulator. Perceptual thresholds for the apex, margin, and dorsum of the tongue on the nontumor and tumor sides were evaluated. Tongue movement, tongue pressure, water drinking test, gummy jelly chewing strength, and bite strength were evaluated for oral and maxillofacial function. Each parameter was examined pre‐ and postoperatively (1, 3, 6, and 12 months).ResultsPatients with large tongue cancer had decreased bilateral tongue perception before surgery. In the flap group, postoperative perception of the tongue on the nontumor side and chewing and bite strengths tended to improve over time compared with preoperative perception and chewing and bite strengths.ConclusionIn the flap group, changes in tongue perception on the nontumor side may influence chewing function.

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