Treatment of eccrine carcinoma of the chin via submental island flap.
BACKGROUND
The submental artery island flap is a reliable reconstructive option for lower face defects. Advantages of this flap include suppleness of tissue, excellent color and texture match to facial skin, a wide arc of rotation, prominent blood supply, and a well-hidden donor site scar.


METHODS
This article describes a 61-year-old man with eccrine carcinoma of the chin necessitating extensive excision. A submental artery island flap was used for the reconstruction of the extended chin subunit.


RESULTS
The operation resulted in excellent aesthetic outcome and maintenance of oral competence.


CONCLUSIONS
The submental artery island flap utilizes loose tissue of the submental area to effectively and reliably reconstruct the soft tissue subunits of the chin and is a superb option for sizable defects. The flap is sufficiently well vascularized to tolerate postoperative radiation therapy without significant fibrosis or retraction.
Pappas-Politis
Effie
E
Division of Plastic Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.
Driscoll
David C
DC
Pierpont
Yvonne N
YN
Albear
Paul R
PR
Carter
William L
WL
Gould
Lisa J
LJ
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