Huang HB, Liang J, Hao XG, Liang J, Yan DS. [Repair of upper lip defects with an island flap based on the inferior labial arterial arch].
Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2005;
21:264-5. [PMID:
16248519]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To investigate one-stage repairing upper lip defects with an island flap based on the inferior labial arterial arch.
METHODS
An island flap pedicled with the inferior labial arterial arch was used to repair upper lip defects. The size of the wedge-shaped flap ranged from 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm to 1.5 cm x 2.0 cm. Since 1993, fifteen patients with upper lip defects have been treated with this method.
RESULTS
All the flaps survived with satisfactory function and appearance.
CONCLUSIONS
The island flap of the inferior labial arterial arch is effective and applicable in repairing severe secondary deformities of congenital bilateral cleft lips.
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