December 26, 2023Open Access

Quality of life and swallowing outcomes following major glossectomy: A prospective single‐center experience

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This study showed serial improvement in terms of swallowing dysfunction although social and functional well-being domains related to QoL continued to reveal major deficits. Better outcomes were seen with preservation of bilateral base of tongue and mandible.

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