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Surgical correction of macroglossia (enlarged tongue)

29/10/2014

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Macroglossia is a condition in which the tongue is abnormally enlarged beyond the normal resting position. Causes include genetic factors or medical conditions like hormone disturbances, infections etc. The enlarged tongue causes difficulties in breathing, chewing, swallowing, speaking and also disturbs teeth position. Due to the protruding tongue, the mouth remains open causing repeated throat infections and drooling of saliva. Moreover the appearance also affects the psychological and social well-being of the child. If there is an underlying cause, that should be treated first. If the problem is genetic or syndromic, tongue reduction surgery or glossectomy is done. 

Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. S.M. Balaji performs tongue reduction surgeries ensuring preservation of taste sensation and tongue functions. After surgery, breathing, chewing and swallowing becomes easier, it becomes easier to close the mouth and facial appearance improves. 
Abnormally large and long tongue before surgery
Surgical reduction of large tongue preserving taste sensation
Normal tongue form following surgery
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