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Cross lip flap in vermilion reconstruction
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|February 1, 1994
Summary
This study presents a two-stage surgical technique for lip reconstruction using vestibular mucosa and orbicularis muscle. This method addresses significant defects in the lip vermilion, aiming for improved cosmetic and functional outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Lip defects from congenital malformations, tumors, or trauma pose reconstructive challenges.
- Large or cosmetically significant lip defects require precise surgical techniques for optimal outcomes.
Observation:
- A novel two-stage surgical technique for vermilion reconstruction was developed.
- The technique utilizes vestibular mucosa and underlying orbicularis muscle from one lip.
Findings:
- The harvested tissue is rotated to reconstruct defects of the opposite prolabium.
- This method addresses both quantitative (size) and qualitative (tissue type) aspects of the defect.
Implications:
- This technique offers a viable solution for complex lip reconstructions.
- It aims to restore both function and aesthetic appearance of the lip.