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“How i do it” — head and neck: A targeted problem and its solution: Complete reconstruction of the chin and floor of the mouth
Author(s) -
Yarington C. Thomas
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-197901000-00017
Subject(s) - head (geology) , head and neck , physical medicine and rehabilitation , computer science , medicine , biology , surgery , paleontology
A method of reconstruction of the entire floor of the mouth and chin is presented, utilizing interdigitated ventral tongue flaps for reconstruction of the floor of the mouth, and a deltopectoral flap for reconstruction of the chin, which, even with loss of bony support of the mandible, provides a watertight, competent oral sphincter with adequate communication and nutrition.