Long-term functional outcomes and quality of life after partial glossectomy for T2 squamous cell carcinomas.
Braz J Otorhinolaryngol
; 88 Suppl 4: S33-S43, 2022.
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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 3cm. 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 and articulation, swallowing, and quality of life.RESULTS:
Patients with a higher tongue motility had better articulation and lower dysphagia. Avoiding pedicled flap reconstruction seemed to guarantee lower impairment of speech and swallowing. Worse functional outcomes induced a lower quality of life.CONCLUSION:
Partial glossectomy results in tongue motility impairment and consequently alterations of oral functions. Since the type of reconstruction impacts long-term outcomes, it should be adequately planned before surgery.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Língua
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
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Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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