Abstract:Purpose: To evaluate the effect of previously performed radiation therapy on the successful use of a submental flap in oral reconstruction. Material and methods: The study included 52 patients who underwent reconstruction of oral cavity defects using a submental flap between February 2015 and January 2021. Radiation therapy was performed in 13 patients in the preoperative period at different time periods and in different doses. Results: From February 2015 to August 2021, to 52 patients submental flap was u… Show more
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