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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Head and Neck Surgery

Background:

  • Pathological enlargement of the tongue (macroglossia) stems from various conditions and diseases.
  • Surgical intervention is frequently the sole curative option for macroglossia.
  • Postoperative complications, including bleeding and impaired neuro-motor-sensory functions, are common challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and analyze different surgical resection designs for macroglossia.
  • To evaluate the cosmetic and functional aspects of various macroglossia resection techniques.
  • To address the lack of a universally accepted surgical approach for macroglossia treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of proposed macroglossia resection techniques.
  • Analysis of surgical approaches based on clinical case presentations.
  • Evaluation of reported outcomes focusing on cosmetic results and functional recovery.

Main Results:

  • Multiple surgical resection techniques for macroglossia have been described.
  • No single resection method has achieved universal consensus.
  • The complex neuroanatomy of the tongue influences surgical outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical management of macroglossia requires careful consideration of both aesthetic and functional results.
  • Further research into standardized resection techniques is needed to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Minimizing postoperative complications remains a key objective in macroglossia surgery.