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Karapandzic flap.

Abdul Ahad Ghaffar Khan1, Jyoti V Kulkarni1

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Dental College and Hospital, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

Indian Journal of Dentistry
|January 8, 2015
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Reconstructive surgery for full-thickness lip defects varies by size. The Karapandzic flap is a versatile option, particularly for larger lower lip defects and maintaining oral competence.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Reconstruction of full-thickness lip defects requires careful consideration of defect size and location.
  • Various surgical techniques exist, each with specific indications and outcomes.

Observation:

  • Smaller upper lip defects (up to one-third) can often be closed primarily.
  • Moderate lower lip defects (one-third to two-thirds) may utilize Karapandzic, Abbe, or Estlander flaps.
  • The Karapandzic flap is preferred when the oral commissure is involved due to better oral competence maintenance.

Findings:

  • For extensive lower lip defects (over two-thirds), Karapandzic or Bernard-Burow's techniques are options if adjacent cheek tissue is available.
  • The Karapandzic technique can reconstruct defects up to three-fourths of the lower lip width.
Keywords:
Karapandziclocal flaplower lip reconstruction

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  • A case report details successful reconstruction of a post-traumatic lower lip defect using a bilateral Karapandzic flap.

    • Implications:

    • Surgical technique selection is crucial for optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes in lip reconstruction.
    • The Karapandzic flap offers a reliable solution for a range of lip defect sizes, especially those involving the oral commissure.
    • Further case studies can elucidate the efficacy of specific flap techniques in complex lip reconstructions.