Mimicking lip features in free-flap reconstruction of lip defects

Fu Chan Wei; Bien Keem Tan; I. How Chen; Sheng Po Hau; Chun Ta Liau

doi:10.1054/bjps.2000.3481

Mimicking lip features in free-flap reconstruction of lip defects

Fu Chan Wei^*
, Bien Keem Tan
, I. How Chen
, Sheng Po Hau
, Chun Ta Liau

^*Corresponding author for this work

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

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Abstract

This paper introduces a technique of lip reconstruction using free flaps in which recognisable landmarks are mimicked by strategic placement of flap junctions. The technique was applied in 15 patients undergoing reconstruction of combined cheek and lip defects using single (n=9) or double (n=6) free flaps. Attention to flap design and strategic placement of flap junctions successfully created the vermilion-cutaneous junction, oral commissure and labiomental groove. The presence of these distinguishing features improved the appearance of the reconstructed lip.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	8-11
Number of pages	4
Journal	British Journal of Plastic Surgery
Volume	54
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1054/bjps.2000.3481
State	Published - 2001
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Flap design
Lip reconstruction
Vermilion-cutaneos junction

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