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The Extended Abbé Flap
Author(s) -
David Kriet J.,
Cupp Craig L.,
Sherris David A.,
Murakami Craig S.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-199509000-00020
Subject(s) - computer science
Large upper lip defects that include the surrounding aesthetic subunits of the midface are difficult to reconstruct. Abbé flaps have been a popular method of dealing with small upper lip defects but, as classically described, they are insufficient for larger defects. We performed cadaver injections to evaluate the vascular territory supplied by the inferior labial artery with particular attention to the submental area. Extended Abbé flaps were then designed and used in combined upper lip and midfacial reconstruction. Three cases and guidelines for the use of the extended Abbé flap are presented.