Composite submental flaps in facial reconstructive surgery involving the zygoma and orbit

Abstract Background The submental island flap (SIF) is a reliable option for reconstructing defects in the facial region and offers several advantages when compared to free-flap alternatives. While the reconstructive applications of the SIF have been demonstrated in the lower face, there are limited...

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Main Authors: Usman Khan, Sebastian Haupt, Matthew Rigby, S. Mark Taylor, Martin Corsten, Jonathan Trites
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-020-00468-9