Bipedicled submental island flap for upper lip reconstruction.

Kitazawa, T; Harashina, T; Taira, H; Takamatsu, A · Ann Plast Surg · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A case of reconstruction of the upper lip with a bipedicled submental flap is described. Although the mobility of the flap was restricted, the arterial blood supply was abundant by altering the single-pedicled flap into a bipedicled flap. This flap is a good color and texture match to the face, and surpasses other flaps in reconstruction of the mustache or beard in male patients.

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