title: Upper-lip reconstruction using a free dorsalis pedis flap incorporating the extensor hallucis and digitorum brevis muscles.
abstract: The combined dorsalis pedis cutaneous, extensor hallucis and digitorum brevis muscle conjoined free flap is useful for a moderate or subtotal defect of the full-thickness lip when local or regional flaps are not applicable. This method can restore good oral competence, adequate oral aperture allowing dental hygiene, and an ability to purse the lips and create a seal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyangsi, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Suk Joon
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Oh
authors.forename: Chul Hoon
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Chung
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D005528:Foot; D058752:Free Tissue Flaps; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000637:transplantation*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*