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Tongue mobility in speech after partial glossectomy.

S L Hamlet1, R H Mathog, R L Patterson

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48201.

Head & Neck
|May 1, 1990
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This study examined tongue mobility after partial glossectomy surgery. Radiotherapy did not hinder speech function recovery in cancer patients, showing continued improvement in tongue mobility.

Area of Science:

  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Oral Oncology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Partial glossectomy and radiotherapy are common treatments for oral cancer.
  • Assessing functional recovery, particularly speech, is crucial for patient quality of life.
  • Understanding the impact of these treatments on tongue mobility is essential for rehabilitation.

Observation:

  • Videofluoroscopic data analyzed tongue mobility and jaw motion in 5 partial glossectomy patients.
  • Measurements were taken pre-surgery, post-surgery, and post-radiotherapy, with normal controls for comparison.
  • Initial post-surgery assessment revealed restricted tongue mobility relative to the jaw.

Findings:

  • Tongue mobility showed an increase approximately 4 months after radiotherapy.

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  • Jaw range of motion for speech remained unchanged throughout the study.
  • This suggests radiotherapy did not impede the ongoing recovery of tongue function for speech.

    • Implications:

    • Early post-radiation recovery of tongue function is possible in partial glossectomy patients.
    • This highlights the potential for continued speech rehabilitation after combined surgical and radiation treatment.
    • Further research with larger cohorts is warranted to confirm these preliminary findings.