The versatility of the sub-mental flap: a case report.
(2008) Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (Print) — Vol. 61, n° 2, p. 207-209 (2008)
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- The sub-mental flap has been used in four elderly patients (mean age: 83 years) for reconstruction of defects after oncological resection: three had basal cell carcinoma (cheek, temporal region and fronto-temporal region). One had a squamous cell carcinoma of the hard palate. We believe that the latter example is original and present it in this article. This case shows that the sub-mental flap in addition to its intrinsic qualities is a reliable flap which may be useful in difficult repairs. It can be used to repair wide palatal fistula which occurs after oncological resections.
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Carpentier, S., Lebeau, P., Vandurne, B., Gheerardyn, R., Vanwijck, R., Lengelé, B., Willemart, G., & El Fouly, P. (2008). The versatility of the sub-mental flap: a case report. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (Print), 61(2), 207-209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2007.05.012 (Original work published 2008)