Reconstructive

1226) Which of the following statements regarding the "STAIRCASE" method presented below used for lip reconstruction is FALSE?

A. It is used for defects greater than two thirds of the lower lip.
B. The major advantage is the excellent cosmesis and  well camouflage skin incision design.
C. Each horizontal "step" used in the reconstruction measures half the defect.
D. Th orbicularis muscle fibres are not altered and the lip innervation is preserved.
E. This technique is based on the advancement principle of local soft tissue.




REFERENCES & ANSWER




Rowe N. M., Zide B.Z: Lip and Oral Commissure Reconstruction, Current Therapy in Plastic Surgery (McCarthy, Galiano, Boutros, editors), 2006, pp. 129-134





1226) B     The major advantage is the excellent cosmesis and  well camouflage skin incision design.