Abbe Flap for Upper Lip Reconstruction
The Abbe flap technique continues to be an excellent option in upper lip reconstruction, especially in patients with a condition of the middle third of the lip. Knowledge of the anatomy, the surgical technique, the function of the lip, and facial esthetics leads to acceptable results for the patient and their environment with this technique.
Authors
- Carlos Giugliano
- Patricia Echenique
Institutions
- Universidad del Desarrollo (CL)
- Clínica Alemana (CL)
- Hospital del Niño (PA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
- Published
- 2024-11-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000010812
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.15