Summary Card
Level of Evidence: 4 (Case Series)
Background
Karapandzic believed that current flap reconstructions of the lip were not suitable in irradiated tissues due to weak labial artery.
Methods
Over a 5-year period, patients with lower lip defects from 3.5-7cm were reconstructed with this flap.
Results
58 patients. No formal post-operative assessment. Some patients suffered from microstomia.
Conclusion
A reliable flap for large lower lip defects
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