[Indications for the surgical management of macroglossia in children].

Abstract

Macroglossia means long or large tongue. Since it is difficult to establish clinical criteria for assessment of the size of the tongue, usually it is related to the size of the mandible. We present the indications for the surgical management of macroglossia in children and we discuss the results after the Becker operation. We also present the results in relation to the preservation of taste, the mobility of the tongue, the restoration of normal speech, disturbances of sensitivity, as well as the timing for the operation.