Resection of benign tumor at base of tongue by intraoral approach

Although the incidence of tumors at the base of the tongue is lower than that of the tongue, it is also common, and both benign and malignant. According to clinical statistics, tumors at the base of the tongue are more common. Therefore, the approach of the benign tumor resection of the tongue base described in this section is also applicable to malignant tumors. Treatment of diseases: oropharyngeal benign tumors Indication Intraoral approach for benign tumor resection of the tongue is applicable to the case where the tumor at the base of the tongue is in the front, superficial, and small in size, involving small cases of the pharyngeal side. Surgical procedure The intraoral approach is characterized by no incision outside the mouth, directly through the oral cavity to the root of the tongue, in order to reveal the surgical field, the tongue is pulled as far as possible (can be pulled through the suture tongue after the 7th line). In comparison, although the approach and the surgical procedure have the characteristics of small trauma, the surgical field is unclear, it is not easy to stop bleeding, and the suturing is difficult, especially the pharyngeal wound is not easy to suture, and the wound is not easy to close, etc., which is the biggest disadvantage, so Be cautious when choosing. According to the characteristics of the tumor or straight incision stripping, or take a fusiform incision, but should pay attention to hemostasis, closure of wounds, sutures and other related issues of success or failure.

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