Upper lip reconstruction: use of the free superficial temporal artery hair-bearing flap.
The use of the superficial temporal artery hair-bearing flap applied to the repair of burn injuries to the upper lip of two male patients is described. It is a relatively simple method of providing tissue to the injured lip with advantages over traditional methods in that it is single-staged and provides the possibility for hair growth in the form of a camouflaging moustache. Donor site morbidity is minimal. When combined with additional reconstructive procedures in the multiply-injured male face, it provides a reasonable expectation for the patient of an acceptable appearance.
Lyons
G B
GB
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia.
Milroy
B C
BC
Lendvay
P G
PG
Teston
L M
LM
D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D012535:Scalp / Q000637:transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013699:Temporal Arteries