Midline Labiomandibuloglossotomy -
Muco Epi Ca - Intr & Post-op + VIDEO
Midline Labiomandibuloglossotomy - Muco Epi Ca - Intr & Post-op + VIDEO
Fig.1 Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of posterior third of tongue (yellow arrows).
Fig.2 Midline mandibulotomy (yellow arrow) done. Tongue is split in midline avascular plane upto the level of tumour. After that, incision extends laterally (white arrows) with sufficient margin around the tumour (yellow star).
Fig.3 Tumour (yellow star) is dissected all around.
Fig.4 After resection of tumour. White arrow – points at tip of epiglottis. Yellow arrow – mandibular osteotomy site.
Fig.5 Excised tumour.
Fig.6 Post-op.Because of the midline approach, there is no sensory or motor deficit. Patient is able to talk and swallow well without aspiration.
Midline Labiomandibuloglossotomy
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Dr. C. Rayappa graduated from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India in 1982. He completed his post graduation in Otolaryngology (ENT)
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The Heart Of Clinic
Dr. C. Rayappa MBBS, DLO, FRCS(Edin)
SENIOR CONSULTANT
+91 44 3315 1105
Dr. C. Rayappa graduated from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India in 1982. He completed his post graduation in Otolaryngology (ENT)