Reconstruction of Broad Lower Lip Defects Using Karapandzic-Type Flaps.
Dermatol Surg
; 50(6): 512-517, 2024 Jun 01.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Reconstruction of lower lip defects is challenging because of the functional and aesthetic demands of the lower face. We review the functional and aesthetic outcomes of the Karapandzic-type flaps for reconstructing lower lip defects.METHODS:
A retrospective review of patients who underwent repair using Karapandzic-type flaps.RESULTS:
Fifty patients with lower lip defects ranging from 20% to 95% (mean 59.2% ± 20%) were included. Eighteen patients (36%) were repaired using a bilateral flap, and 32 (64%) were reconstructed using a unilateral flap design. All patients had preservation of oral competency and a satisfactory aesthetic result. No patient complained of microstomia. A complication rate of 8% was noted ( n = 4) with postoperative wound infection and small areas of dehiscence. There was no statistically significant difference in complication rates in patients older than 75 years, in patients with a history of head/neck radiation, or in defects greater than 70% of lower lip breadth.CONCLUSION:
Karapandzic-type flaps are versatile and reliable for the reconstruction of a broad range of lower lip defects. This one-stage procedure can produce superior functional and aesthetic results as compared with other local and distant flaps with minimal risk of functional microstomia.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Colgajos Quirúrgicos
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Neoplasias de los Labios
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Procedimientos de Cirugía Plástica
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Dermatol Surg
Asunto de la revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Año:
2024
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Article