J. G. Hierzel: a lip-switch flap in 1756.
After reviewing the historical aspects of the various lip-switch flaps, the authors draw attention to the existence of a report of a lip-switch flap performed in Sweden in 1756 by J.G.Hierzel.
Vrebos
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J
Department of Plastic Surgery, Clinique St. Jean, Brussels, Belgium.
Dupuis
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D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000266:history* / Q000379:methods; D013548:Sweden