Tongue Reconstruction

Tongue can be affected by afflictions which are congenital (Lympho-Vascular malformations) or tumors which generally are squamous cell carcinomas of varying grades. The triggering factors are ,smoking, alcoholism and use of betel nut or related substances or a combination of these.Rarely high velocity projectiles causing severe facial injuries involve the floor of mouth and tongue.Reconstruction of the tongue is done with various types of flaps. Micro surgical tongue reconstruction offers a variety of flaps which can be used for this purpose.