Intraoral reconstruction with the nasolabial island flap. A modified technique.
The nasolabial flap has been used for intraoral reconstruction since last century. In this paper, a modification is proposed in order to increase the amount of skin available in male patients. Simple closure of the donor area is not possible and a cheek rotation flap is suggested for closure.
Garatea
J
J
Maxillofacial Surgery Service, Hospital Valle de Hebrón, Barcelona, Spain.
Buenechea
R
R
Bescos
C
C
Gonzalez
E
E
Bassas
C
C
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip; D008297:Male; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D009055:Mouth / Q000601:surgery; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D009666:Nose; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*