Reverse-flow submental artery flap for periorbital soft tissue and socket reconstruction


Karacal N., AMBARCIOGLU O., TOPAL U., SAPAN L., KUTLU N.

HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK, vol.28, no.1, pp.40-45, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

Abstract

Background. The submental artery island flap is a recently described local flap that may be used for reconstruction of the lower and middle thirds of the face and oral cavity. The reverse-flow manner of the flap has been used in limited cases because of possible drawbacks such as venous congestion. We present our experience with the use of reverse-flow submental artery flap and describe the surgical technique.