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Tongue and Floor of Mouth Defect Reconstruction

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The tongue and floor of the mouth represents an anatomically small compartment within the head and neck, but it is a complex collision of tissue types and function. This area is perhaps often overlooked in the hierarchy of importance due to the concealment of the overlying lips and maxillomandibular complexes, but nonetheless demands the utmost attention to the reconstructive surgeon. There are numerous tissues of distinct embryologic origins that interface with one another. Applying a thorough understanding of the relevant surgical anatomy, reconstructive options, and scientific information can lead to individually tailored approaches which optimize surgical outcomes. The focus of this chapter will be on reconstruction of the tongue and floor of the mouth defects that are compositely less than or equal to a hemiglossectomy. There will be a systematic and straightforward approach that both the neophyte and seasoned surgeon alike can glean from.

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  1. Oral/Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

    Hans C. Brockhoff II DDS, MD

  2. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Hospital Dentistry, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

    Brent B. Ward DDS, MD, FACS

  3. Oral/Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

    Brent B. Ward DDS, MD, FACS

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    Moni Abraham Kuriakose

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Brockhoff, H.C., Ward, B.B. (2017). Tongue and Floor of Mouth Defect Reconstruction. In: Kuriakose, M.A. (eds) Contemporary Oral Oncology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43854-2_6

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