Karapandzic Flap: A Useful Option for Reconstruction of Lower Lip

Lip carcinoma is a common cancer of the head and neck region and it more commonly affects the lower lip (>90%). Out of all the carcinomas affecting the lower lip, squamous cell carcinoma accounts for 95% of the patients. Reconstruction of lower lip is a challenging task, as it requires taking into consideration the restoration of function as well as aesthetics. In this study, a patient for whom successful reconstruction of lower lip defect was done using the Karapandzic flap was presented. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Vikrant Dilip Sane, MDS, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bharati Vidyapeeth University Dental College and Hospital, Katraj-Dhankwadi Educational Complex, Satara Road, Pune 411043, Maharashtra, India; E-mail: vikrantsane@gmail.com Received 25 June, 2018 Accepted 14 July, 2018 The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2018 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.

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