Clinical Study

Total Lip Reconstruction with Tendinofasciocutaneous Radial Forearm Flap

Table 2

Patients Outcome.

PatientPostoperative complicationFlap survivalDietStatic lip suspensionOral competenceSpeechAesthetic acceptanceRemarks

1No100%NormalGoodAdequateNormalExcellentVermilion reconstruction with mucosal graft.
2No100%NormalGoodAdequateMinor difficultiesLess then acceptableCombined with mandible reconstruction by radius bone in the flap. Flap to bulky, patient refused debulking procedure.
3Wound infection: incision and drainage 100%NormalGoodAdequateNormalGoodā€‰
4Venous insufficiency: Leeches therapy100%NormalGoodAdequateNormalAcceptableDebulking surgery 6 months postoperatively.
5No100%NormalGoodAdequateNormalExcellentNo palmaris longus. Hemi-flexor carpi radialis tendon was used for suspension.