Management
This one-stage technique, described by Faga A [PMID:3662346], utilizes an elliptically shaped random island flap from the inner lip alongside a skin flap, achieving good aesthetic and functional outcomes in 9 patients.
Faga A [PMID:3662346] notes that the described reconstruction technique can be safely conducted using local anesthesia.
Prognosis & Follow-up
According to Faga A [PMID:3662346], patients undergoing this reconstructive technique experience healing within an 8-day period.
References
1 Faga A. A mucosal island flap to repair vermilion defects of the lips. Annals of plastic surgery 1987. link
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