Tunneled Submental Island Flap for Reconstruction of Endoscopic Nasopharyngectomy Defects

Endoscopic nasopharyngectomy in the context of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma may require reconstruction with strongly vascularized flaps. This is fundamental to address the volumetric deficit and prevent complications such as carotid blowout syndrome. The submental island flap is well suited fo...

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Published in:The Laryngoscope 2024-11
Main Authors: Vuncannon, Jackson R, Rodas, Alejandra, Daoud, Georges E, Soriano, Roberto M, Kaka, Azeem S, Solares, C Arturo
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Endoscopic nasopharyngectomy in the context of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma may require reconstruction with strongly vascularized flaps. This is fundamental to address the volumetric deficit and prevent complications such as carotid blowout syndrome. The submental island flap is well suited for this purpose. Laryngoscope, 2024.
ISSN:1531-4995
1531-4995
DOI:10.1002/lary.31931