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ArticleLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2025

The Submental Island Flap for Reconstruction of Maxillectomy Defects in the Elderly.

Sarah C Nyirjesy, Emilie C M de Groot, Jeremy D Richmon, Daniel G Deschler

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Article in Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors.

Sarah C NyirjesyDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Harvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA.
Emilie C M de GrootDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Harvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8938-5805
Jeremy D RichmonDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Harvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6588-6549
Daniel G DeschlerDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Harvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: Describing the use of the submental island flap (SMIF) for reconstruction for maxillectomy defects in elderly patients with regard to surgical and postoperative outcomes. Methods: This retrospective single-center cohort study included patients > 70 years old ( Results: Among the eight identified cases: four patients were male and four female, with an average age of 83.0 years (SD 8.6). Primary tumor sites included the retromolar trigone ( Conclusion: The SMIF is a useful alternative for reconstructing maxillectomy defects in elderly patients. This series demonstrates early oral intake, avoidance of tracheostomy, and relatively short operative times, making it a promising option for patients ineligible for more complex reconstructive procedures. Level of Evidence: IV.

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case serieshead and neck surgerymaxillectomyoral cavity cancersubmental island flap reconstruction

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