What Is a Glossectomy?

Benign tumors of the tongue and superficial mucosal cancers that have not penetrated into the muscular layer can be used for partial resection; 2/3 of the tumors in the tongue have invaded the tongue muscle, but they are still limited and can be used as half tongue (even Total tongue) resection. Due to the rapid development of the tongue cancer and the early metastasis, radical cervical lymphadenectomy is often performed at the same time, or radiation therapy is combined after surgery.

Partial tongue resection

Lingual

shé bù fèn qi chú shù

Partial excision of tongue; Partial glossectomy

Mostly adopted

Figure tongue resection ^[1-2]

1. The incision is clamped with tongue forceps or penetrated with silk threads

To

1. if

1. Enter a liquid diet.

2. Give gargles and pay attention to strengthening oral hygiene care.

3. The suture was removed 5 to 6 days after the operation.

4. For malignant tumors, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy should be performed after surgery.