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Record Nr.

UNINA9910590047003321

Autore

Sakr Mahmoud

Titolo

Tongue Lesions : Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Strategies / / by Mahmoud F. Sakr

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022

ISBN

9783031081989

9783031081972

Edizione

[1st ed. 2022.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (447 pages)

Disciplina

616.3

616.31

Soggetti

Otorhinolaryngology

Oncology

Mouth - Surgery

Surgery, Plastic

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Plastic Surgery

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Preface. Embryology of the Tongue. - Surgical Anatomy of the Tongue -- Histology of the Tongue -- Physiology of the Tongue -- Congenital Anomalies -- Tongue Trauma -- Tongue Piercing -- Tongue Discoloration -- Inflammation (Glossitis) -- Tongue Fissures -- Swellings of the Tongue -- Tumors of the tongue -- Ulcers of the Tongue -- Glossectomy -- Reconstruction after Glossectomy -- Surgical Management of the Neck -- Tongue Replantation -- Tongue Transplantation. .

Sommario/riassunto

The book offers in a single resource the whole coverage of different diseases and lesions, congenital or acquired, of the tongue, along with a complete spectrum of surgical techniques that can be used to achieve the best functional and aesthetic results. In addition to tongue embryology, surgical anatomy, histology and physiology, the book explores the differential diagnosis of congenital anomalies of the tongue and lingual lesions, as well as the most recent advances in



surgical management (resection, reconstruction and surgical management of the neck in patients with tongue cancer). The volume includes unique chapters about tongue replantation and tongue allo-transplantation. Richly illustrated, this book provides an indispensable source of knowledge to all specialists and trainees entrusted with the care of patients suffering from tongue lesions.