Corrective surgery of V-Y sliding flap

VY sliding flaps are mainly used to correct mild lip valgus deformities caused by shallow skin defects in the upper lip or lower lip. Treating diseases: lip disease Indication Corrective surgery for VY sliding flaps is applicable to: 1. Shallow defect of the skin in the mouth area or the upper and lower lips, and mild valgus deformity of the intact lip of the red lips. 2. The original scar tissue has softened. 3. Local inflammation. Contraindications When local inflammation occurs, it cannot be repaired. Preoperative preparation 1. Keep the local skin dry and clean. 2. Accurately measure the extent and size of tissue defects and carefully design the tissue flap. Surgical procedure 1. Design and draw the surgical incision line on both sides of the defect scar tissue. 2. Cut the scar tissue according to the incision line and reset the valgus lip tissue. The subcutaneous tissue layer on both sides of the incision was used for sneak separation. 3. Use 3-0 or 5-0 silk thread for layered intermittent suture. 4. Butterfly tape is used for tension and compression dressing. complication Wound infection and partial rupture.

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