| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3155246 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The superiorly based platysma flap can survive after the facial artery has been ligated, which is the normal procedure during neck dissection. If skin sloughing occurs, it is usually inconsequential for intraoral reconstruction because the underlying muscle remains viable and undergoes epithelialization.
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Authors
Nikolaos DDS, MD, Ioannis DDS, MD, Lambros DDS, MD,