Is tongue transplantation possible?

After tongue resection due to tumors in the mouth ,loss of tissue from the tongue would allow food or liquids to be aspirated into the lungs, where it can cause serious and sometimes fatal pneumonias. Overall, tongue reconstruction or transplantation is possible, but a is also a risky and complicated surgery. read more

Overall, tongue reconstruction or transplantation is possible, but a is also a risky and complicated surgery. There are still researches going on to increase the chances of success from tongue transplants. read more

Until now, tongue transplant surgery has only been carried out in animals. Suppressing the immune system sufficiently so a transplant is not rejected is a particular problem with the tongue. This is because the mouth is a non-sterile environment due to the eating of food, meaning there is a high risk of infection. read more