Novel case examples of the submental island flap in pediatric head and neck reconstruction.
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
Abstract
The submental island flap was first described as a tool for facial reconstruction after tumor resection. It is now widely used for reconstructing numerous structures in the head and neck region of adults. Pediatric surgical reconstruction is a challenging task that continues to evolve over time. We describe two novel uses of this flap in the pediatric population. The submental island flap is an excellent option for reconstruction in pediatrics given its ease of elevation, excellent cosmetic outcomes, and low donor site morbidity.
First Page
51
Last Page
54
DOI
10.1016/j.ijporl.2017.03.026
Publication Date
6-1-2017
Recommended Citation
Wiedermann JP, Romero N, Shah RK, Preciado D, Cohn JE, Kieliszak CR, Joshi AS. Novel case examples of the submental island flap in pediatric head and neck reconstruction. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2017 Jun;97:51-54. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2017.03.026. Epub 2017 Mar 21. PMID: 28483251.