The superior labial artery mucosal (SLAM) flap is a regional axial flap based on the superior labial artery, utilized in complex cases of nasal reconstruction involving the nasal lining.1 We present a novel case of this flap used for buccal cavity reconstruction. This report highlights the versatility of the SLAM flap as an option for oral buccal defects.
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