Novel case examples of the submental island flap in pediatric head and neck reconstruction
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
6-1-2017
Journal
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume
97
DOI
10.1016/j.ijporl.2017.03.026
Keywords
Facial plastic surgery; Pediatric head and neck surgery; Pediatric reconstructive surgery; Submental island flap
Abstract
© 2017 Elsevier B.V. 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.
APA Citation
Wiedermann, J., Romero, N., Shah, R., Preciado, D., Cohn, J., Kieliszak, C., & Joshi, A. (2017). Novel case examples of the submental island flap in pediatric head and neck reconstruction. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 97 (). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2017.03.026