Novel case examples of the submental island flap in pediatric head and neck reconstruction. (June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wiedermann, Joshua P.; Romero, Nahir; Shah, Rahul K.; Preciado, Diego; Cohn, Jason E.; Kieliszak, Christopher R.; Joshi, Arjun S.
• Is Part Of: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. Volume 97(2017:Jun.)
• Page Start: 51
• Page End: 54
• Publication Date: 2017-06
• Subjects: Submental island flap -- Pediatric head and neck surgery -- Facial plastic surgery -- Pediatric reconstructive surgery; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Oto-rhino-laryngologie -- Périodiques; Pédiatrie -- Périodiques; 618.9209751
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2017.03.026
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0165-5876

Abstract

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.