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12 cze 2024 · This topic will discuss the evaluation and repair of tongue lacerations. Wound preparation, wound closure with sutures, closure of facial lacerations, and dental injury are discussed separately: (See "Minor wound evaluation and preparation for closure".) (See "Skin laceration repair with sutures".)
4 kwi 2023 · Objectives: Describe the epidemiology of tongue lacerations. Describe the etiology of tongue lacerations. Summarize the treatment options for tongue lacerations. Outline the importance of collaboration and coordination amongst the interprofessional team in optimizing the care of patients with tongue lacerations.
12 cze 2024 · Intra-oral lacerations represent a small percentage of lacerations, but the repair of them has some important differences relative to lacerations of the skin. Once serious airway compromise is excluded, careful assessment of concurrent oral injuries is necessary.
Anne M Stack, MD. Ann Griffen, DDS, MS. Deputy Editor: Michael Ganetsky, MD. Literature review current through: May 2024. This topic last updated: Mar 15, 2022. INTRODUCTION— This topic will discuss the evaluation and repair of tongue lacerations.
12 kwi 2008 · Recommendations include suturing injuries located on the dorsum and lateral borders, 1 those that are greater than 2 cm in length or when haemostasis has not been achieved. 2 Deep tongue...
4 kwi 2023 · Tongue lacerations can result from a variety of means including seizures, self-harm, blunt force facial trauma, oral trauma while intubated, and child abuse. There have also been reported cases during electroconvulsive therapy.
The objective of this study was to determine whether suturing or conservative management of tongue lacerations results in differences in wound healing and functional outcome. The secondary aim was to identify whether antibiotics are required in the treatment of tongue lacerations.
