The Abbe flap converted to an island flap.
A modification of the Abbe flap is described. The pedicle is cut all around the vermilion leaving only a muscle cuff with the nutrient labial vessels. This increases the flexibility of the Abbe flap without reducing its viability. The division of the pedicle is a simplified procedure. The technique has been used on ten patients.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps