title: Reconstruction of the lower lip and chin with local flaps.
abstract: We present a single patient with reconstruction of a rectangular defect of 40% of the lower lip and chin. The method used constitutes a modification of the Karapandzic method, with the addition of an advancement of the lateral cheek and remaining chin. The technique restores form, sensation, and function- the principles of a successful reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: División de Cirugía Plástica y Reconstructiva, Hospital Ramos Mejia,Buenos Aires, Argentina.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Abulafia
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Edilberto
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Fernanda
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D002680:Chin / Q000601:surgery*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*