Tongue reconstruction procedures for treatment of cancer.

J. M. Truelson, A. N. Pearce

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Abstract

Cancer of the tongue is the second most common oral cavity malignancy seen in the general population. When otolaryngologists decide to treat patients surgically, perioperative nurses must institute special nursing interventions directed toward patients' tongue reconstruction procedures and rehabilitation. Surgical management of patients undergoing tongue reconstruction procedures requires extensive knowledge of the tongue's anatomy and both current and new physiology created by surgical reconstructive procedures. Equally important is the multidisciplinary care provided to patients during rehabilitation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)528, 531-534, 537 passim
JournalAORN journal
Volume65
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1997

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medical–Surgical

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