title: The Sternohyoid Flap for Facial Reanimation.
abstract: This article discusses the use of the sternohyoid muscle for facial reanimation. The report outlines the rationale for use, the technical aspects of flap harvest, and early clinical outcomes. The utility of the flap and its comparative attributes relative to the gracilis flap are discussed.
authors.affiliation: The Queen's Head and Neck Institute, John A Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, 130 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA. Electronic address: dan.alam@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Daniel S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Alam
mesh_terms: D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006928:Hyoid Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps
keywords: Facial paralysis; Facial reanimation; Free flap; Gracilis; Microvascular; Sternohyoid