title: [Submental flap for auricule reconstruction].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We present our experience in the use of submental flap in reconstruction of post-auricular excision defects.
  
  
  METHODS
  Three patients underwent reconstruction with submental flap.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The submental flap has been used in 3 patients for auricular defect reconstruction. All patients had a carcinoma involving the auricle. All the donor site defects were closed primarily. Outcomes were simple. In one case, we noticed a partial necrosis of the flap extremity.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The submental flap produces excellent skin color and contour. It leaves a very well-hidden donor site. The operative technique makes it easy to use. So, the submental flap has definite advantages over distant flaps and it is a useful addition to the reconstruction in head and neck surgery.
authors.affiliation: CHRU de Tours, Hôpital Bretonneau, Service d'ORL et CCF, 2 boulevard Tonnelle, 37000 Tours, France. bakhos_d@med.univ-tours.fr
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bakhos
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Morinière
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Darsonval
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D054644:Ear Auricle / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009334:Neck Muscles; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D016896:Treatment Outcome