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OBJECTIVE: To investigate one-stage repairing upper lip defects with an island flap based on the inferior labial arterial arch. METHODS: An island flap pedicled with the inferior labial arterial arch was used to repair upper lip defects. The size of the wedge-shaped flap ranged from 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm to 1.5 cm x 2.0 cm. Since 1993, fifteen patients with upper lip defects have been treated with this method. RESULTS: All the flaps survived with satisfactory function and appearance. CONCLUSIONS: The island flap of the inferior labial arterial arch is effective and applicable in repairing severe secondary deformities of congenital bilateral cleft lips.
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Arterias/trasplante , Labio Leporino/cirugía , Labio/anomalías , Procedimientos de Cirugía Plástica/métodos , Colgajos Quirúrgicos , Adolescente , Adulto , Femenino , Humanos , Labio/irrigación sanguínea , Masculino , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To summarize the therapeutic experience in removing huge craniofacial hemangioma in 135 cases and reveal the rules of repairing the damaged tissues or organs caused by the extirpation. METHODS: The procedure was to remove the focal lesion correctly, control hemorrhage, keep the stable blood volume, repair and rebuild the damaged tissues or organs reasonably. RESULTS: The focal lesion was removed rather completely without accidental injuries or deaths. The damaged tissues or organs were repaired and rebuilt quite satisfactorily. CONCLUSION: Huge craniofacial hemangioma of any type should be operated on as early as possible with sufficient preoperative preparations.