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Question 54#

Total glossectomy:

A. A laryngectomy should always be performed at the same time to avoid aspiration
B. Patients may be able to speak and swallow after an appropriate reconstruction
C. A small thin pliable mobile flap should be used to reconstruct the defect
D. Is the treatment of choice for most T2 lateral tongue squamous cell carcinomata
E. There is no place in modern head and neck cancer management for such a destructive procedure

Correct Answer is B

Comment:

Patients may be able to speak and swallow after an appropriate reconstruction.