Effects of modified lip and cheek fan-shaped flap in repairing the defect after lower lip cancer resection

VernacularTitle:改良唇颊扇形瓣修复下唇癌缺损的临床效果
Author: Xuguang YUAN ¹ ; Tianzhu LI ; Junfei ZHU ; Lili MA ; Xin JIN ; Ye ZHANG
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1. 中日友好医院口腔颌面外科
Keywords: Lip; Carcinoma; Defect; Modified lip and cheek fan-shaped flap; Restora-tion and reconstruction
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2019;25(3):221-223
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the clinical effect of repairing the defect after extended resec-tion of lower lip cancer by modified lip and cheek fan-shaped flap .Methods Six cases of lower lip cancer were treated .The defect of the lower lip was about 1/3-1/2 after 1 cm of enlarged resection outside the margin of the mass .The defect was repaired with modified lip and cheek fan-shaped flaps . The morphology and function were observed 3-36 months after operation .Results All patients healed in one stage ,and the shape and function of lower lip recovered well without complications .Conclusions Lower lip defect about 1/3-1/2 of patients with modified lip and cheek fan-shaped flap is an ideal method of restoration and reconstruction ,with satisfactory results after surgery .