ArticleLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2020
The Functional & Quality of Life Outcomes of Total Glossectomy with Laryngeal Preservation.
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- Head and neck related quality of life following glossectomy among tongue cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Oral cancer and the impact of glossectomy: challenges and pathways to recovery.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Review
- Functional Outcomes of Tongue Reconstruction After Cancer Extirpation in Different Flaps: Pedicled Versus Free Flaps: A Systematic Review.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Five-year long-term functional and quality of life outcomes in total glossectomy survivors.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2025Article
- Analysis of reconstructed oropharynx shape after total glossolaryngectomy reconstruction using a free rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap.JPRAS open · 2024Article
- Advanced mandibular reconstruction with fibular free flap and alloplastic TMJ prosthesis with digital planning.Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale · 2023Article
- The Functional & Quality of Life Outcomes of Total Glossectomy with Laryngeal Preservation.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe tongue is an essential organ for human interaction, communication and survival. To date, there is a paucity of objective functional, patient reported, or quality of life outcomes of patients undergoing a total glossectomy with preservation of the larynx (TGLP).
objectiveTo examine prospectively collected objective, self-reported functional and quality of life (QOL) data in patients undergoing TGLP and free flap reconstruction.
methodsSixteen TGLP patients were identified in the prospective head and neck cancer and functional outcomes database between January of 2009 and December 2017. Data collection included patient age, sex, performance status, TNM staging, diagnosis and adjuvant treatment. Swallowing and speech functions were measured and prospectively recorded pre- and postoperatively. Patient reported outcomes were measured with the Speech Handicap Index (SHI) and the M.D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI).
resultsAll patients had a significant reduction in their objective swallowing (
conclusionTotal glossectomy with laryngeal sparing and free flap reconstruction results in significant reduction in objective functional measurements, but patients report stable functional and quality of life outcomes after treatment.
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