Progress of tongue flap in reconstruction of oral soft tissue defects

Abstract

Abstract: Although nowadays free flaps are popular to be used in restoration of intraoral defects, the tongue flap, when indicated, is still a safe, reliable reconstructive option with low morbidity. The dorsal or lateral tongue flap is particularly useful for moderate defects in the palate, retro-molar area, back buccal mucosa, lower vermilion and defects after partial glossectomy. This paper reviewed the anatomical basis of tongue flap and clinical application in reconstruction of intraoral defects.

Key words: Tongue flap, Oral and maxillofacial surgery, Functional reconstruction

LU Jun-qin, SUN Jian. Progress of tongue flap in reconstruction of oral soft tissue defects[J]. Shanghai Journal of Stomatology, 2015, 24(5): 465-469.

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