The Use of the Submental Island Flap in Reconstructing Palatal and Facial Defects in a Surgical Camp in East Africa

Background: The goals of successful reconstructive surgery are to restore function and cosmesis; however, limitation of resources can become an important consideration in low-middle income countries. Methods: We describe our experience using the submental island flap in two cases during a short-term surgical camp in East Africa. Results: The submental island flap was utilized as an excellent alternative to a free flap to reconstruct a subtotal maxillectomy and a parotidectomy defect in two patients.

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