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Transection of the base of the tongue caused by penetrating injury.

American Surgeon 1999 Februrary
Traumatic transection of the base of the tongue can be a life-threatening injury because of blood loss and airway obstruction. Airway control, hemostasis, and meticulous anatomic repair are necessary to prevent speech and airway dysfunction. Laryngeal injuries, when present, require these same principles.

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