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[Clinical application of a retrograde nasolabial fold island flap based on the upper lip artery]
Weizhi Ran1, Ximing Fan, Zhijun Tan
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital, Harbin 150036, China.
Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi = Zhonghua Zhengxing Waike Zazhi = Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
|April 30, 2002
Abstract
Objective:
To explore a new method for enlarging the rotation range of the nasolabial fold flap.
Methods:
We 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.
Results:
All the flaps in 7 cases survived completely with satisfactory results.
Conclusion:
The 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.