Glossectomy
A glossectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the tongue. It is performed in order to curtail malignant growth such as oral cancer. Often only a portion of the tongue needs to be removed, in which case the procedure is called a partial or
hemiglossectomy.
References
- Monique Laberge. "Glossectomy". Encyclopedia of Surgery. Advameg, Inc. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- Jordan Rihani, MD, Larry Myers, MD. "Glossectomy". EMedicine.
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| | Ectomy | |
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| | Stomy | | Gastrointestinal | |
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| | Otomy | | Urogenital | |
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| | Ungrouped | |
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