Medigy: Glossectomy

Glossectomy is a surgical procedure in which part or all of the tongue is removed. It is typically performed to treat cancerous or precancerous lesions of the tongue, as well as certain benign tumors or growths. The procedure is also used to treat certain conditions, such as severe trauma to the tongue, chronic pain, or recurrent infections.

There are different types of glossectomy procedures depending on the extent of the removal of the tongue:

Partial glossectomy: This procedure involves removing only the part of the tongue that contains the cancerous or precancerous lesion.

Hemiglossectomy: This procedure involves removing half of the tongue.

Total glossectomy: This procedure involves removing the entire tongue.

The surgical procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia, and the recovery period can vary depending on the extent of the surgery. After the surgery, the patient may experience difficulty speaking, swallowing, and eating, and may need to undergo rehabilitation to regain these functions.

Glossectomy is a major surgery and it has serious consequences on the patient’s speech, swallowing and eating functions. The recovery process can be long and requires a multidisciplinary approach, including speech therapy, swallowing therapy, and nutritional support.

Overall, Glossectomy is a surgical procedure in which part or all of the tongue is removed. It’s typically performed to treat cancerous or precancerous lesions of the tongue, as well as certain benign tumors or growths. The procedure has serious consequences on the patient’s speech, swallowing and eating functions and the recovery process can be long and requires a multidisciplinary approach.