THE RESTORATION OR PRESERVATION OF SENSATION IN THE ORAL CAVITY FOLLOWING ABLATIVE SURGERY

Authors
URKEN ML
Citation
Ml. Urken, THE RESTORATION OR PRESERVATION OF SENSATION IN THE ORAL CAVITY FOLLOWING ABLATIVE SURGERY, Archives of otolaryngology, head & neck surgery, 121(6), 1995, pp. 607-612
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Otorhinolaryngology,Surgery
Journal title
Archives of otolaryngology, head & neck surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
08864470
Volume
121
Issue
6
Year of publication
1995
Pages
607 - 612
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-4470(1995)121:6<607:TROPOS>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
The importance of sensory feedback from the oral cavity is evaluated i n the context of functional rehabilitation following ablative surgery using three techniques that restore or preserve sensation. Nerve graft s to restore the continuity of sensory nerves interrupted during ablat ive surgery, as well as the role of sensate flaps and the protection o f palatal sensation following soft palate resection or total glossecto my, are discussed.