Repair of the soft tissue defect of upper lip with the buccal region of nasolabial groove flap
- VernacularTitle:应用鼻唇沟颊部皮瓣修复上口唇部皮肤软组织缺损
- Author:
Shengfang ZOU
;
Yuqing JIANG
;
Minzhi HUANG
;
Shujuan HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Upper lip;
Surgical flap;
Repair
- From:
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine
2006;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the clinical new ways to repair the soft tissue defect of upper lip.Methods The soft tissue defect of upper lip caused by various reason were repaired with the buccal region of nasolabial groove flap.The size of flap was designed based on the range of soft tissue defect and located in the buccal region along nasolabial groove.The maximum scale of flaps between the length and width were 2∶1 and slit to the SMAS layer.The soft tissue defect of upper lip was repaired by direct vicinity aversion of the flap.The wound after the flap diversion was direct sut in favour of propulsion of the flap and relief the tension of flap pedicle.Results The flaps completely survived in 15 cases without obviously scar accrementition.The cosmetic result were satisfactory.Conclusion The buccal region of nasolabial groove flap is characterized by simple designation,easy dissection,reliable blood supply with the vascular net of fascia without well-known blood vessel damaged and repaired by direct vicinity aversion.Therefore,it is an ideal new method to repair the soft tissue defect of upper lip.
