Mental neurovascular V-Y island advancement flap in functional reconstruction of partial lower lip defect.
- Author:
Wei-Liang CHEN
1
;
Yong-Jie WANG
;
Zhi-Bao BAI
;
Zhi-Quan HUANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Aged; Carcinoma, Basal Cell; surgery; Chin; innervation; Female; Humans; Lip; injuries; Lip Neoplasms; surgery; Male; Middle Aged; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Surgical Flaps; blood supply
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2008;24(1):34-35
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the functional reconstruction technique for partial lower lip defects.
METHODS7 patients with lower lip cancer (3 cases of basal cell carcinoma, 2 cases squamous cell carcinoma and 2 cases papillary carcinoma) underwent excision. The full-thickness lower lip defects were one-third to two-third of the total lower lip length. All the defects were reconstructed with V-Y island advancement flaps based on the mental neurovascular bundle.
RESULTSThere was no flap loss. No recurrence was observed during the follow-up period of 3 months to one year. Both the aesthetic appearance, muscle function and sensation of the reconstructed lower lip were satisfactory.
CONCLUSIONSMental neurovascular V-Y island advancement flap is an ideal method for functional repair of partial lower lip defect.
