Novel Case Examples of the Submental Island Flap in Pediatric Head and Neck Reconstruction

Authors

Joshua P. Wiedermann
Nahir Romero
Rahul K. Shah
Diego Preciado
Jason E. Cohn, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Christopher R. Kieliszak
Arjun S. Joshi

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2017

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.

Comments

This article was published in International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 97, pages 51-54.

The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2017.03.026.

Copyright © 2017 Elsevier B.V.

Recommended Citation

Wiedermann, Joshua P.; Romero, Nahir; Shah, Rahul K.; Preciado, Diego; Cohn, Jason E.; Kieliszak, Christopher R.; and Joshi, Arjun S., "Novel Case Examples of the Submental Island Flap in Pediatric Head and Neck Reconstruction" (2017). Otolaryngology (ENT) Resident Research. 12.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/ent_residents/12