Partial tongue amputation is a serious complication that can present with pain, inability to articulate and massive intraoral bleeding that could be life-threatening within minutes due to difficulty in controlling the bleeding and shock and the direct threat to the airway. It is a life-threatening challenge for the medical staff. A 52-year-old patient was received after an emergency evacuation following a fall from a vehicle during a military patrol. On clinical examination, he presented with facial trauma with lingual lacerations. The provided care involved addressing any life threating emergencies, followed by suturing the tissue loss using reconstructive techniques particularly on the tongue. The postoperative period was uneventful, and the tongue regained vitality and normal motion. Tongue trauma treatment must be prompt because it can be life-threatening. Proper management can help restore function.
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