A prefabricated hair-bearing island flap for lip reconstruction.
We report a case of reconstruction of the upper lip in the male using a prefabricated hair-bearing island flap. The flap was made by implantation of a superficial temporal vascular bundle with microvascular anastomoses to the facial vessels. We conclude that the technique is a useful alternative to other methods of reconstruction because of its reliable blood supply.
D002680:Chin; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps