PMC9666028_01
Tongue tethered to lower left lip due to granulation and associated extensive necrosis.
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Upon further examination by our team, the tongue appeared to have granulated into the patient's lip as a result of the generalised necrosis in the oral cavity, along with previous lack of tongue movement (Figure 1).
Tongue after division of fused tissues with full range of movement.
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The attachment was later carefully divided under local anaesthetic using 2% lidocaine with 1 : 80000 adrenaline and a 15 blade without any complications (Figure 2).