Not Signed In - 'Beavertail' Surgery Helps Tongue Cancer Patients
Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:00 AM EST
... A new surgical technique pioneered at the University of Alberta has given back the ability to swallow to patients with tongue cancer.By modifying an existing technique of transplanting tissue from a patient's forearm to his tongue, surgeons can provide enough bulk to help improve the vital process of swallowing. [click link for full article] ...
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