Ashish Kumar1, Premlatha M Shetty2, Rohan Suhas Bhambar3, Shashank Redddy Gattumeedhi4, Ram Mohan Kumar5, Harsh Kumar6. 1. Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Maharaja Ganga Singh dental College & Research Centre , Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, India . 2. Professor & Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal University , Karnataka, India . 3. Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MGV'S KBH Dental College & Hospital , Nashik, Maharashtra, India . 4. Student, V S Dental College & Hospital Bangalore, India . 5. Post Graduate, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal University , Karnataka, India . 6. Post Graduate, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences , Mangalore, Manipal University, Karnataka, India .
Abstract
AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 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. MATERIALS AND 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. CONCLUSION: 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.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 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. MATERIALS AND 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. CONCLUSION: 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: Hyung Jin Hahn; Hyun Jee Kim; Jin Young Choi; Soo Young Lee; Young Bok Lee; Jin Wou Kim; Dong Soo Yu Journal: Ann Dermatol Date: 2017-03-24 Impact factor: 1.444