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Reconstruction of the lower lip and chin with local flaps
A J Abulafia1, L Edilberto, V Fernanda
1División de Cirugía Plástica y Reconstructiva, Hospital Ramos Mejia,Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|April 1, 1996
Abstract:
We present a single patient with reconstruction of a rectangular defect of 40% of the lower lip and chin. The method used constitutes a modification of the Karapandzic method, with the addition of an advancement of the lateral cheek and remaining chin. The technique restores form, sensation, and function- the principles of a successful reconstruction.