Perforator based V-Y flaps: Versatility in upper lip reconstruction

Aim: The upper lip is a unique unit of the face which is formed of three subunits itself. Upper lip cancer is one of the commonest cancers plastic surgeon have to deal with. With the paucity of tissues in this anatomically special area, it is difficult some times to reconstruct like with like.
Source: International Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research