Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial

Objective: The microsurgical techniques with free flaps are the “Gold Standard” in the immediate reconstruction of post-cancer defects of the head and neck. However, procedures are complex, requiring a high degree of specialization, and not exempt from complications and morbidity. The submental flap is an alternative reconstruction technique in the maxillofacial field in cases where the microsurgical reconstruction is not indicated. The objective of this work is to show the benefits of the use of the submental flap in the maxillofacial