The submental flap: Be wary
Courtney B. Shires, Merry Sebelik
Abstract
The submental island flap (SIF) is as an alternative to free flaps in head and neck reconstruction. 10 patients underwent submental flaps. All ten patients suffered failure of SIF as the definitive reconstructive procedure. Despite comparing favorably to free tissue transfer in published reports, our SIF had high failure rate.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHead and neckSurgeryFree flapReconstructive Surgery and Microvascular TechniquesCleft Lip and Palate ResearchHead and Neck Surgical Oncology