Tongue lesions : diagnostic challenges and therapeutic strategies / Mahmoud F. Sakr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sakr, Mahmoud.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tongue--Diseases.

Tongue.

Tongue--Cancer.

Tongue--Surgery.

Tongue--Abnormalities.

Tongue--Wounds and injuries--Surgery.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2022.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

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. .

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 9, 2022).

ISBN:

9783031081989

3031081986

OCLC:

1342248015

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.