Design Concepts for the Nasolabial Flap

Field, Lawrence M.

doi:10.1097/00006534-198302000-00044

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“…In the superiorly based NLF, the base of the flap is near the ala and the apex is in line with the oral commissure [12]. Sometimes when an extra length (10–12 cm) is needed, it can be extended to the skin over the mandibular border.…”

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The place of nasolabial flap in orofacial reconstruction: A review

Rahpeyma

Khajehahmadi

2016

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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BackgroundThe use of Nasolabial flap (NLF) to reconstruct orofacial soft tissue defects is one of the oldest methods for reconstruction in the medical literature. Despite widespread use of this invaluable flap, there are still controversies over the terms used for the description of this flap.Materials and methodsA search was run in PubMed for articles in English language on nasolabial flap in oral cavity/facial reconstruction, between 1960 and 2016. Inclusion criteria was case series that focused on the anatomy, flap design, blood supply, composition, flap motion, and the reconstructed area and donor site complications.Results560 articles were found in PubMed search for nasolabial flap (between 1960 and 2016). 84 articles with case series structure and available full text were included. The results of the search in this topic for anatomy, flap design, blood supply,NLF composition, flap motion, reconstructed area and donor site morbidity are presented.ConclusionNasolabial flap is an old flap for reconstructive purposes. Over time different modifications have been introduced to expand its usage. Clear definition of the terms used with this flap is given.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

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The place of nasolabial flap in orofacial reconstruction: A review

Rahpeyma

Khajehahmadi

2016

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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“…The flaps are elevated directly under vision; the plane is deep to the subcutaneous tissue and superficial to the underlying muscles [7]. During dissection, the facial artery, submental artery, and external jugular vein are ligated if the neck dissection is combined with the resection of a primary tumor in a clinically node-positive neck.…”

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Nasolabial flap reconstruction in oral cancer

Singh

Pandey

2012

World J Surg Onc

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BackgroundThe nasolabial flap is a simple flap used for reconstructing small intraoral defects created after the excision of malignant tumors.MethodsA retrospective analysis of 26 cases of oral cancer treated with primary excision and nasolabial flap reconstruction was carried out. In 22 cases, the excision was combined with neck dissection and facial artery ligation.ResultsGood cosmetic and functional results were obtained in almost all cases. Wound dehiscence developed in three patients, while one patient developed a persistent orocutaneous fistula. Disease recurrence occurred in one patient.ConclusionsThe nasolabial flap is a good flap for the reconstruction of small oral defects after excision of primary tumors and results in good overall cosmetic and functional outcome.

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“…Zitelli emphasized several key points for success. 36 The flap should the same size as the defect, [36][37][38] with the upper limit of practicality at 2.5 cm, so that it is sewn in under tension, as oversizing the flap may lead to trapdoor deformity. 36,39 Similar to the bilobed, the standing cone should be angled toward the inner canthus.…”

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confidence: 99%