Modification of the Abbé flap for reconstruction of the vermilion tubercle and Cupid's bow in cleft lip patients

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
T TakatoK Uoshima

Abstract

This article reports on the modification of the Abbé flap for correction of mild tightness of the corrected cleft lip deformity. Twelve patients with a moderately tight lip deformity, from 16 to 35 years old, underwent this procedure. Nine had a unilateral deformity and 3 a bilateral deformity. The flap, which was taken from the central portion of the lower lip vermilion, was designed to repair the vermilion tubercle and the Cupid's bow. A tiny portion of skin was included to facilitate closure of the donor site. It was inserted into the center of the upper lip and the pedicle was divided 1 week after operation. Each patient showed a more natural contour of the vermilion tubercle and the Cupid's bow. The scarring of the donor site was inconspicuous. Use of modified Abbé flap to reconstruct the contour of the vermilion tubercle and the Cupid's bow makes the upper lip look more natural.

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