An alternate elective neck incision

M. F. Zide; B. N. Epker

doi:10.1016/S0278-2391(10)80441-0

An alternate elective neck incision

M. F. Zide, B. N. Epker

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Abstract

The classic submandibular incision parallels the inferior border of the mandible and does not follow the resting skin tension lines of the neck. A modified approach is described that initially follows these lines but, as the midbody region is approached, a zigzag incision with legs of 1 to 3 cm and tip angles of approximately 70 to 90° is made. This zigzag skin incision is adjusted for the intended surgery. Subjectively, the results are much more esthetic.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1071-1075
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume	51
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0278-2391(10)80441-0
State	Published - 1993

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Oral Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology

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