Abstract:

Objective Our purpose is introducing the experience and comprehension of application of Burow`s wedge-shaped advanced flap for repairing of cheek and lip skin defects around alar sulcus . Methods Follow the principles of the skin tumor excision and facial cosmetic units to repairing and use Burow`s wedge-shaped advanced flap for repairing of cheek and lip skin defects around alar sulcus caused by skin tumor excision. The top of the incision line was along alar sulcus, and the parts below the incision line was parallel to nasol-abial groove and skin wrinkle. The incision line was concealed as much as possible after surgery. Results 21cases were treated, the maximum of cheek and lip skin defects around alar sulcus was 2cm×5cm, The width of the triangular wedge-shaped was up to 1.5cm. After surgery, all flaps were survived, and their shape is good. Followed up for 2 years, no recurrence, it provides an excellent cosmetic and functional result. Conclusion By using Burow`s wedge-shaped advanced flap for repairing of cheek and lip skin defects around alar sulcus after the skin tumor excision , we could get excellent cosmetic and functional result.

Key words: Burow`s wedge-shaped advanced flap