The pedicle elongation of submental artery perforator flap for
reconstruction in the head and neck
Abstract
15 patients successfully received submental artery perforator flaps with
its pedicle elongated. The lesions were located in
tongue,oropharynx,gingiva,mandible,auricle,infraorbital skin,buccal
mucosa and parotid gland.All patients are satisfied with the
reconstruction. 15 patients’ donor sites were recovered well and the
flaps survival was 100% with no post-operation or further major
complications occurred