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Structure of submental vein

Known as: Submental vein, Vena submentalis 
A vein in the chin that is connected to the sublingual and anterior jugular veins and drains into the facial vein.
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Facial vein structureVascular System

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2016
2016
Submental skin graft: A useful donor site for facial skin defects
Full thickness skin grafts (FTSG) are commonly employed for resurfacing facial reconstruction. Donor sites matching in color and… 
2013
2013
A case of unilateral fenestration of the external jugular vein, through which the cervical branch of the facial nerve passes
The external jugular vein (EJV) is being utilized increasingly as the recipient vein in head and neck free tissue transfers, and… 
2013
2013
Unusual formation and sub-omohyoid course of external jugular vein.
Variations in the origin and termination of external jugular vein are common and are reported in the past. However, variations in… 
2008
2008
Nasal reconstruction in a patient with prolidase deficiency syndrome.
2007
2007
[The pedicled submental flap].
INTRODUCTION Facial reconstruction technique can be simple or complicated. The choice of performing a flap is made according to… 
2007
2007
Sliding Osteotomy Genioplasty for Facial Aesthetic Balance: 10 Years of Experience
The chin, one of the most obvious facial structures, plays an important role in the perception of the face as an instrument of… 
2006
2006
Unusual venous drainage of face: a case report.
Facial region has enormous blood supply. The maxillary vein, facial vein and superficial temporal vein are chief venous draining… 
1999
1999
[The applied anatomy of the periosteal flap composed of submental artery and dgastric muscle].
OBJECTIVE To provide anatomical basis for a new style operation using periosteal flap composed of submental artery, anteroventral… 
1997
1997
Mechanism of prostaglandin E2-, F2alpha- and latanoprost acid-induced relaxation of submental veins.
1980
1980
“HOW I DO IT” — plastic surgery practical suggestions on facial plastic surgery avoiding depressions in submental lipectomy
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