Mandibulotomy approach and reconstruction with major pectoralis myocutaneous flap in squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue

Nuaba, I Gde Ardika and Suanda, I Ketut and Lesmana, I Wayan Lolik and Widiantari, Ida Ayu Alit and Purba, Freddy Stanza (2025) Mandibulotomy approach and reconstruction with major pectoralis myocutaneous flap in squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue. GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 22 (1). pp. 133-138. ISSN 2582-4597

Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a form of oral cancer that is becoming more common. In this case study, a 58-year-old woman patient presents with a mass on her right tongue that has been there for two months, along with pain and worsening ulcers. Upon physical examination, a hard and fixed lump was seen on the tongue. In addition to chemotherapy, the patient was scheduled for surgery before receiving radiation. Two surgical options for treating this tumor were reconstruction with a pectoralis major myocutaneous flap and a mandibulotomy technique. This study emphasizes how crucial early detection and suitable treatment are to improving the prognosis for tongue SCC patients.