The versatility of the sub-mental flap: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
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.
Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
- Palatal Neoplasms
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
- Surgical Flaps