Open AccessVermilion lower lip cross flap - An anatomic study on 22 fresh cadavers
Author(s) -
Saeedeh Ahmadi,
Amin Rahpeyma,
Hamed Nemati Rezvani
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
annals of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 6
ISSN - 2231-0746
DOI - 10.4103/2231-0746.101327
Subject(s) - medicine , vermilion , anatomy , cadaver , sagittal plane , h&e stain , pathology , staining , chemistry , organic chemistry
Vermilion lower lip cross flap is indicated for reconstruction of upper lip in residual deformities following trauma or cleft lip. Flap survival depends on incorporation of inferior labial artery in pedicle.