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Total upper lip reconstruction with a free temporal scalp flap: Long-term follow-up

✍ Scribed by Kao-Ping Chang; Chung-Sheng Lai; Chih-Cheng Tsai; Tsai-Ming Lin; Sin-Daw Lin

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2003
Tongue
English
Weight
146 KB
Volume
25
Category
Article
ISSN
1043-3074

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✦ Synopsis

Abstract

Background.

In men, reconstruction of large full‐thickness defects of the upper lip requires both an inner layer to replace the mucosal lining and an outer hair‐bearing layer.

Methods.

When locating the superficial temporal vessels, the design of the temporal flap is marked following the hairline needed. After meticulously dissecting the flap, it is inset and microanastomosed with the facial blood vessels. The internal mucosal layer of the flap is grafted on. During the follow‐up period, the sensory recovery and motor functions are examined and recorded.

Results.

The postoperative courses were uneventful, and patients were satisfied with the results. One patient has a long follow‐up period of 18 years.

Conclusions.

The free temporal scalp hair‐bearing flap offers a reasonable alternative to conventional techniques in the reconstruction of large defects of the male upper lip or even a total upper lip. It is a single‐staged, relatively simple method of providing hair‐bearing skin to the upper lip. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 25: 602–605, 2003

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