Barthélémy I, Paoli J R, Boutault F, Fabie M
Service de chirurgie maxillo-faciale et de stomatologie, Hôpital Rangueil, Toulouse.
Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac. 1996;97(4):217-20.
Superiorly based nasolabial flap is an interesting solution for reconstruction of moderate size maxillary defects. The operative technique and its results are described. Advantages (reliability in flap vascularity, versatility, easiness of elevation) and limits of this procedure for closure maxillary defects are mentioned. Then they are compared to the other reconstructive maxillary techniques.