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Mucosal Margin Shrinkage in Oral Cavity Cancer: A Systematic Review

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Tissue shrinkage can make planning of surgical margins challenging. While shrinkage of resected oral cavity mucosa is well‐described, current data quantifying these effects are variable. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize current evidence on margin shrinkage in oral cavity cancer after resection and formalin fixation.
Sindhura Sridhar, Daniel P. Larson, Michael C. Topf   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exclusive tongue tip reconstruction of hemiglossectomy defects using the underrated lateral arm free flap with bilobed design [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Tongue reconstruction is challenging with the unique function and anatomy. Goals for reconstruction differ depending on the extent of reconstruction. Thin and pliable flaps are useful for tongue tip reconstruction, for appearance and mobility.
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An alternative surgical technique for advanced tongue/tongue base cancer without free flap reconstruction

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2022
Background/Purpose: Locally advanced tongue or tongue base cancer is recommended to be treated by radical resection that is usually detrimental to physiological functions.
Chun-Chi Huang, Tsung-Lin Yang, Wen-Hsuan Tseng, Tzu Chiang Lee, Jenq-Yuh Ko   +4 more
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Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea (2024)

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic disorder characterized by abnormal breathing during sleeping. OSA can damage various organs throughout the body and is burdensome, both socially and economically. Moreover, as OSA has been increasingly studied in recent years, new evidence‐based guidelines for its diagnosis and surgical ...
Working Group of Guideline for the Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Adult OSA, Subspecialty Group of Laryngopharyngology, Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese Medical Association, Subspecialty Group of Voice, Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese Medical Association, Editorial Board of Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery   +7 more
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Assessing the ability of large language models to summarize and generate maxillofacial prosthetic treatment options

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose The aim was to evaluate the ability of four large language models (LLMs) (OpenAI's ChatGPT‐3.5, Microsoft 365 Copilot, DeepSeek‐R1, and Google Gemini 2.5 Pro) to develop treatment options when presented with clinical cases published in the maxillofacial prosthodontics literature.
Leila M. Sears, Merve Koseoglu, Stavroula Antonopoulou, Sarah Kay Youny Lee, Michael Kase, Amanda Colebeck, Yu‐Chun (Jessie) Lin, Heidi Huber, Maribeth Krzesinski, Alvin G. Wee, Cortino Sukotjo   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Harmonic scalpel versus flexible CO2 laser for tongue resection: A histopathological analysis of thermal damage in human cadavers [PDF]

, 2011
Background Monopolar cautery is the most commonly used surgical cutting and hemostatic tool for head and neck surgery. There are newer technologies that are being utilized with the goal of precise cutting, decreasing blood loss, reducing thermal damage ...
Duncan F Hanby, Grayson Gremillion, Arthur W Zieske, Bridget Loehn, Richard Whitworth, Tamir Wolf, Anagha C Kakade, Rohan R Walvekar   +7 more
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Biomechanics and Evolution of the Primate Tongue

Evolutionary Anthropology: Issues, News, and Reviews, Volume 35, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Primate tongue morphology and function are critical to understanding the evolution of feeding, swallowing, and vocalization. In this paper, we examine the primate tongue as a muscular hydrostat with regionally specialized neuromuscular compartments. We integrate anatomical, kinematic, and biomechanical modeling approaches to analyze how muscle
Yeganeh Sekhavati, Kaleb C. Sellers, Callum F. Ross   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Managing patient factors in the assessment of swallowing via telerehabilitation [PDF]

, 2012
Undoubtedly, the identification of patient suitability for a telerehabilitation assessment should be carried out on a case-by-case basis. However, at present there is minimal discussion of how telerehabilitation systems can accommodate and adapt to ...
Burns, Clare, Russell, Trevor, Sharma, Shobha, Theodoros, Deborah, Ward, Elizabeth C.   +4 more
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Intraoperative Molecular Imaging Can Detect Large Nerve Perineural Invasion: A Case Report

Head &Neck, Volume 48, Issue 6, Page E58-E61, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Perineural invasion (PNI) in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) results in worse overall survival. Diagnosis requires resection and microscopic evaluation. Methods A 63‐year‐old male with persistent cT4aN0 p16‐positive SCC of the left base of tongue following chemoradiotherapy underwent salvage total glossectomy ...
Carleigh R. Burns, Aviva S. Mattingly, Kim Ely, Andreja Radevic, Nicole Meeks, Sydea Maria Ahmad Zaidi, Brandee Brown, Georgii Vasiukov, Michael Topf, Eben Rosenthal   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral cancer and the impact of glossectomy: challenges and pathways to recovery

Frontiers in Oral Health
ObjectivesGlossectomy is performed to treat and extract the malignant lesions of the tongue. The purpose of the study was to explore the effects of glossectomy on speech and introduction to speech therapy. It also focused on the mental health of patients
Merna A. Roman, Kamran H. Awan, Kamran H. Awan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source