[Reconstruction of lower lip resection defect by using Karapandzic technique--early treatment results]

In 1974 Karapandzic described reconstruction technique of the lower lip resection defects by using neuro-vascular flap of the upper lip. In this paper authors present six cases of this reconstruction, were defect after resection was in the range of 50-80% of lower lip. In all cases the result was excellent, comparing to other plastic techniques. Based on the authors scale, functional and aesthetic result was scored. Authors suggest that this reconstruction can be an alternative to other methods using rotation flaps in particular cases of lower lip cancer.