Clinical application of a retrograde nasolabial fold island flap based on the upper lip artery.
- Author:
Weizhi RAN
1
;
Ximing FAN
;
Zhijun TAN
;
Shaojie NI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Arteries; Female; Humans; Lip; blood supply; Male; Nose; Surgical Flaps
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2002;18(1):25-26
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore a new method for enlarging the rotation range of the nasolabial fold flap.
METHODSWe designed a retrograde nasolabial fold island flap pedicled with the upper lip artery for repairing facial defects. The anatomy of the upper lip and the vascular supply to the nasolabial skin were observed.
RESULTSAll the flaps in 7 cases survived completely with satisfactory results.
CONCLUSIONThe retrograde nasolabial fold island flap pedicled with the upper lip artery enlarged the rotating range of the nasolabial fold flap. The flap is recommendable for its consistent pedicle and abundant vascular supply.
