Tag: glossectomy
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Swallowing Without a Tongue: Let’s Talk Glossectomy
I’ve worked with a number of patients over the years who’ve had partial glossectomies—but recently, I’ve had two patients with total glossectomies. Let that sink in for a second. Total glossectomy. As in, no tongue. It sounds like a nearly impossible task: getting someone to eat or drink again when one of the primary driving…
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Dysphagia Ramblings 