Long-term functional outcomes and quality of life after partial glossectomy for T2 squamous cell carcinomas

Abstract Introduction: Partial glossectomy and reconstruction strategy for malignant tongue tumors influences speech and swallowing. Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate long-term functional outcomes after partial glossectomy for pT2 mobile tongue carcinomas with a maximum dimension between 2 and 3 cm. Different reconstruction strategies (with or without pedicled flap) were compared. Methods: Twenty-two patients with at least 12 months followup were included. Clinician-based and self-reported instruments were used to analyze tongue motility, speech intelligibility a...

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