Reconstructive

586) Which of the following statements about the Staircase Flap used to reconstruct lower lip defects is FALSE?

A. The unilateral Staircase Flap is useful for lateral lower lip defects of 2 cm or less.
B. The Bilateral Staircase Flap is useful for middle and lower lip defects exceeding 2 cm.
C. This flap demonstrates wide versatility in closing defects comprising 60% of the lower lip
D. 2-4 steps are necessary for adequate closing when employing this flap.
E. Avoidance of microstomia is one of the advantages of this flap.




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Ellis D. A.F., Gullane P. J.: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Lip Surgery, chapter 23 in Instructional Courses, American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, (Johnson, Blitzer, Ossoff, Thomas, editors) , Volume 1, pp.269-271, 1988



586) E              Avoidance of microstomia is one of the advantages of this flap.