“Five‐point eight‐line” anatomic flap design for precise hemitongue reconstruction

Background Reconstruction of hemiglossectomy defects requires careful flap design to avoid adverse functional and aesthetic outcomes. Methods Hemitongue specimens were obtained from minipigs to study the three‐dimensional anatomy and to define anatomic landmarks for precise measurements of flap requirement. The concept developed in animal models was then applied to hemiglossectomy reconstruction in clinical practice. Sixty‐one patients were...