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  • The submental island flap (SIF) is proposed as an alternative reconstructive option to free flaps in head and neck surgery.
  • Published literature suggests favorable comparisons between SIF and free tissue transfer for reconstructive outcomes.

Observation:

  • This study evaluated the efficacy of the submental island flap in ten patients undergoing head and neck reconstruction.
  • All ten patients experienced complete failure of the SIF as the primary reconstructive method.

Findings:

  • The submental island flap demonstrated a 100% failure rate in this cohort of patients.
  • This high failure rate contrasts with previously reported favorable outcomes in the literature.

Implications:

  • The findings question the reliability of the submental island flap for definitive head and neck reconstruction.
  • Further investigation is warranted to understand the reasons for SIF failure and to identify patient selection criteria or technical modifications.
  • Consideration of alternative reconstructive strategies may be necessary given the observed high failure rate.