Reconstructive

1301) Which of the following statements regarding the submental flap used for oncological oral cavity reconstruction  is TRUE?

A. The submental flap is contraindicated in patients with clinical or radiological evidence of Level I metastatic disease.
B. It is based with the facial artery and vein
C. the donor site rarely can be closed primarily
D. The submental flap is associated with a similar length of operation than a radial free flap.
E. The survival of the flap is approximately 80%




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Howard B. E., Nagel T. H., Donald C. B., Hinni M. L., Hayden R. E.: Oncologic Safety of the Submental Flap for Reconstruction in Oral Cavity Malignancies, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2014, Vol. 150 (4)558-562




1301) A     The submental flap is contraindicated in patients with clinical or radiological evidence of Level I metastatic disease.