[Bilobed flap in the reconstruction of cheek defects]

Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2001 Dec;21(6):356-60.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The bilobed flap is a reliable means for the reconstruction of facial defects in one stage. This reconstruction technique has been applied on a 69-years-old man affected by carcinoma of the cheek, involving overhanging skin and underlying oral mucosa. Stensen's duct reconstruction was also performed with a vein graft and, 8 months later, deviation of the rima oris was corrected by inserting a goretex strip at the level of the upper lip elevator muscle. The present work considers the bilobed flap as a means for cheek defects reconstruction compared with other reconstruction techniques.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma / surgery*
  • Cheek
  • Facial Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Surgical Flaps*