Surgical reconstruction of the lingual and hypoglossal nerves in oropharyngeal cancer: anterior oral cavity sensorimotor and quality of life outcomes

Surgical reconstruction of the lingual and hypoglossal nerves in oropharyngeal cancer: anterior oral cavity sensorimotor and quality of life outcomes

This study explores the effects of surgical reconstruction and nerve repair on sensorimotor function and quality of life (QOL) for patients with base of tongue (BOT) cancer compared to healthy, age-matched adults. Sensations were tested on the anterior two-thirds of the oral tongue for two-point dis...

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Main Author: Elfring, Tracy Tamiko
Other Authors: Boliek, Carol (Speech Pathology and Audiology)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: 2010
Subjects:
oropharyngeal reconstruction
sensation
nerve repair
quality of life
radial forearm free flap
sensorimotor outcomes
head and neck cancer
lingual nerve
hypoglossal nerve
tongue sensation
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10048/1163

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http://hdl.handle.net/10048/1163

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