The Submental Island Flap Is a Viable Reconstructive Option for a Variety of Head and Neck Ablative Defects.

Conclusion: The SIF is a robust flap that can be reliably used for a variety of head and neck defects following tumor ablation with an acceptable rate of donor- and flap-related complications. PMID: 29559870 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29559870?dopt=Abstract

Source: Ochsner Journal - March 23, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: Ochsner J Source Type: research