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Utility of sublingual gland flap for mucosal defects after partial glossectomy and marginal mandibulectomy.

International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery · Eguchi T, Kawaguchi K, Hojyo H, Sato K, Hamada Y · 2026-08-15

Researchers evaluated sublingual gland flaps for reconstructing mouth lining after tongue and jaw bone removal in 27 oral cancer patients, finding complete healing with preserved tongue function and minimal complications.

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