Reconstruction of Lateral Lower Lip Defects With Transverse Lip Advancement Flap

Bektas G., Cinpolat A., Bicici P., Seyhan T., Coskunfirat O. K.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.24, no.3, pp.984-986, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0b013e3182869f83
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.984-986
  • Keywords: Lip reconstruction, advancement flap, mental nerve
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Lower lip defects between one and two thirds of the lower lip are usually reconstructed with neighboring tissues from the upper lip, cheeks, or the mentum or a combination of these tissues. In this article, we offer a simple and effective reconstruction option that can be used for lateral defects between one third and two thirds of lower lip tissue. Utilizing the tremendous flexibility and expandability of the lip tissue, we tried to minimize the incisions and scar, and maximize the sensation and function with transverse advancement flap.