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Lip reconstruction using Karapandzic flap.

Tahrir N Aldelaimi¹, Afrah A Khalil

¹From the *Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Anbar University, Ramadi City; and †Anbar Health Directorate, Ministry of Health, Ramadi City, Iraq.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

|February 1, 2014

Summary

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Lip reconstruction is crucial after trauma or tumor removal, balancing function and aesthetics. The Karapandzic flap technique offers dynamic reconstruction for improved lip appearance and function following lower lip loss.

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Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

Lip reconstruction is necessary following trauma or tumor excision, addressing both functional and cosmetic aspects.
The lips are vital for oral cavity function and are a common site for oral cancer.

Observation:

A 22-year-old female patient experienced significant lower lip loss due to a severe road traffic accident.
This resulted in both functional impairment and cosmetic deformity of the lower lip.

Findings:

Surgical reconstruction was performed using the Karapandzic flap technique at Ramadi Teaching Hospital.
The Karapandzic flap utilizes remaining lip tissue for dynamic reconstruction.

Implications:

Dynamic reconstruction with the Karapandzic flap can yield superior functional and aesthetic outcomes.
This approach highlights the potential for effective lip restoration in cases of traumatic loss.