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9849030

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1998-12-29
pubmed:abstractText
The 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.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
0019-509X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
35
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
88-93
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-11-11
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1998
pubmed:articleTitle
The submental island flap for reconstruction of facial defects.
pubmed:affiliation
Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports