title: Versatility of abbe-estlander flap in lip reconstruction - a prospective clinical study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Aim of this study was to evaluate the versatility of Abbe-Estlander flap in lip reconstruction with regard to function and aesthetic outcome and objectives were to present our experience and result in series of 10 cases of lip reconstruction by Abbe-Estlander flap.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total number of 10 patients were taken up in the study, age ranging from 35-71 y, mean age being 60. Out of 10 patients, 6 (60%) were male and 4 (40%) female. In all these patients, Abbe-Estlander flap that involved the commissure was used for reconstruction. Patients were recalled at intervals of three weeks, three months and six months for follow up.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All patients had satisfactory results in terms of aesthetic and functional outcome.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Abbe-Estlander flap is safe and a reliable flap which is technically simple to perform, and provides functionally and aesthetically pleasing result and affords versatility in flap design.
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Maharaja Ganga Singh dental College & Research Centre , Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, India .
authors.forename: Ashish
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.affiliation: Professor & Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal University , Karnataka, India .
authors.forename: Premlatha M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Shetty
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MGV'S KBH Dental College & Hospital , Nashik, Maharashtra, India .
authors.forename: Rohan Suhas
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Bhambar
authors.affiliation: Student, V S Dental College & Hospital Bangalore, India .
authors.forename: Shashank Redddy
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Gattumeedhi
authors.affiliation: Post Graduate, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal University , Karnataka, India .
authors.forename: Ram Mohan
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.affiliation: Post Graduate, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences , Mangalore, Manipal University, Karnataka, India .
authors.forename: Harsh
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kumar
keywords: Abbe-estlander flap; Lip reconstruction