92. A closer look at the submental island flap. Anatomical dissection and review, histological look at lymph node yield answering the aged question is it safe oncologically?

Abstract

The submental island flap has been increasing in popularity for both oncological and non oncological reconstruction of the head and neck. This is an anatomical study done on Theil cadavers delineating the perforator system suppling the skin island with a histological review on lymph node yield.