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Modified Burow's wedge flap for upper lateral lip defects.

M Dang1, S S Greenbaum

  • 1Skin and Laser Surgery Center of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [Et Al.]
|May 18, 2000
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A modified Burow's wedge flap offers an effective reconstructive option for upper lateral lip defects. Placing the wedge on the mucocutaneous lip enhances aesthetic outcomes in surgical defect repair.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Dermatologic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Surgical defect management often involves modifying standard techniques like primary closure or local flaps to optimize aesthetic results.
  • Key considerations for defect repair include defect location and available tissue.
  • Achieving optimal cosmetic outcomes is a primary goal in reconstructive surgery.

Observation:

  • This report details a modified Burow's wedge flap technique specifically for upper lateral lip defects.
  • The technique involves placing the Burow's wedge on the mucocutaneous lip for reconstruction.
  • An illustrated case demonstrates the application of this modified flap.

Findings:

  • Successful reconstruction of an upper lip defect was achieved using the modified Burow's wedge flap.

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  • The modified technique, with the Burow's wedge positioned on the mucocutaneous lip, proved effective.
  • This approach highlights the adaptability of the Burow's wedge flap for specific lip defect scenarios.

    • Implications:

    • Modifications to established reconstructive techniques can significantly improve cosmesis in specific clinical situations.
    • The placement of the Burow's triangle in a Burow's wedge flap can be varied to suit defect characteristics and skin laxity.
    • This modified flap offers an alternative for surgeons managing lip defects, with discussed advantages and disadvantages.