The submental island flap for reconstruction of facial defects.

dc.contributor.authorPrabhune, K Aen_US
dc.contributor.authorPatni, S Ken_US
dc.contributor.authorGomes, D Aen_US
dc.contributor.authorBhathena, H Men_US
dc.contributor.authorKavarana, N Men_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-28T07:15:04Z
dc.date.available2009-05-28T07:15:04Z
dc.date.issued1998-06-16en_US
dc.description.abstractThe procedure of facial resurfacing dictates that there should be an excellent colour and texture match between the facial and the transposed skin. Cervical flaps e.g. platysma flap are commonly used for reconstruction of facial defects but, with disadvantages like limited mobility, unacceptable donor site and unpredictable outcomes. The submental island flap is a new addition to the armamentorium of the Plastic Surgeon. It is an axial pattern flap based on the submental branch of facial artery and the submental tributary of common facial vein. We report the use of this flap for the reconstruction of postexcisional facial defects in two patients having basal cell carcinoma and recurrent parotid tumour. In both patients, the flap provided an excellent colour and texture match. Other advantages of this flap are inconspicuous donor site, wide arc of rotation, simple dissection and a reliable pedicle.en_US
dc.description.affiliationTata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India.en_US
dc.identifier.citationPrabhune KA, Patni SK, Gomes DA, Bhathena HM, Kavarana NM. The submental island flap for reconstruction of facial defects. Indian Journal of Cancer. 1998 Jun; 35(2): 88-93en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/51087
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.indianjcancer.comen_US
dc.subject.meshAgeden_US
dc.subject.meshCarcinoma, Basal Cell --surgeryen_US
dc.subject.meshFacial Neoplasms --surgeryen_US
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshMaleen_US
dc.subject.meshMiddle Ageden_US
dc.subject.meshReconstructive Surgical Procedures --methodsen_US
dc.subject.meshSurgical Flapsen_US
dc.titleThe submental island flap for reconstruction of facial defects.en_US
dc.typeCase Reportsen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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