Central upper lip reconstruction by two vermillion flaps and a rotational skin flap

Dermatology : International Journal for Clinical and Investigative Dermatology
Luca VaientiAndrea Marchesi

Abstract

Lip cancer is the most frequent malignant neoplasm of the oral cavity. Defects larger than one-fourth of total upper lip length require reconstruction by established techniques or multiple procedures. The patient was a 53-year-old man who presented with a 1.5 cm basal cell carcinoma in the central upper lip. Two opposed vermillion flaps were designed and advanced following radical tumor excision to create a new skin-vermilion border. A rotational skin flap was prepared to maintain the normal aspect of the filter area. The patient was evaluated 1 year after the operation. He showed well-healed flaps with excellent aesthetic and functional results of the filter area and Cupid's bow. Within certain limits (maximum one-third of total upper lip length), double vermillion opposing flaps with a rotational skin flap appear to be a valid method for upper lip reconstruction.

Citations

Jan 23, 2014·Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et Al.]·Avante RobertsHugh M Gloster
Mar 8, 2016·Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et Al.]·Joan Ramon Garcés GatnauLluís Puig

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Related Feeds

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell

Basal cell carcinoma is a form of malignant skin cancer found on the head and neck regions and has low rates of metastasis. Discover the latest research on basal cell carcinoma here.

Carcinoma, Basal Cell

Basal cell carcinoma is a form of malignant skin cancer found on the head and neck regions and has low rates of metastasis. Discover the latest research on basal cell carcinoma here.

Birth Defects

Birth defects encompass structural and functional alterations that occur during embryonic or fetal development and are present since birth. The cause may be genetic, environmental or unknown and can result in physical and/or mental impairment. Here is the latest research on birth defects.