Efficacy of Platysma Flap in the Management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis—A Case Report

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a potentially malignant condition of the oral cavity. Various surgical treatment modalities have been advocated in the management of OSMF with variable results. We are reporting a case of OSMF Group IVa where the post-fibrotomy defect was reconstructed using a platysma myocutaneous flap (PMF) in a young male patient. Postoperatively, patient was evaluated during a regular follow-up period for one year. The Preoperative interincisal opening of 2 mm gradually improved to 35 mm at the end of one year postoperatively with no postoperative complications. The facial aesthetic is not compromised as the incision is some way from the face and the scars are hidden underneath the collar. PMF can be considered a good reconstructive option for OSMF with aesthetically acceptable results, however, the technique is more demanding and must be mastered properly.