Complete reconstruction of the chin and floor of the mouth.
A method of reconstruction of the entire floor of the mouth and chin is presented, utilizing interdigitated ventral tongue flaps for reconstruction of the floor of the mouth, and a deltopectoral flap for reconstruction of the chin, which, even with loss of bony support of the mandible, provides a watertight, competent oral sphincter with adequate communication and nutrition.
D002680:Chin / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009060:Mouth Floor / Q000601:surgery*; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000637:transplantation; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014059:Tongue; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous