Versatilidad del colgajo cutáneomucoso pediculado de arteria facial para reconstrucción de defectos con pérdida de sustancia en labio superior o inferior en Hospital Oncológico SOLCA Guayaquil.

Abstract

Background: The objective of this research is to evaluate the versatility of the pedicled cutaneous mucosal flap of the facial artery for the reconstruction of defects with loss of substance in the upper or lower lip in the Solca Guayaquil oncology hospital. Materials and Methods: This research has a type of observational research, retrospective - cross-sectional and has a descriptive - explanatory approach. It has a research design that refers to a case study of patients diagnosed with skin cancer who underwent tumor resection + reconstruction of the upper or lower lip with a cutaneous-mucous flap. Results: According to the results obtained, in relation to the percentage of defects, 56% presented between 21 to 40%, 22% presented between 41 to 60%, 17% were less than 20% and 6% were between 80 to 100%, emphasizing that this type of flap is very versatile and is widely accepted because its usefulness can help correct the needs of patients, in relation to the type of sequel, 39% did not present novelties, 17% presented hypertrophic scar, 33% were located between sustained injury, slight limitation and recurrence, and finally 12% presented anatomical defect and fistulas. Conclusions: The pedunculated advancement mucosal skin flap of the facial artery represents an excellent option for the plastic surgeon since morbidity is minimal and the technique is reproducible with basic requirements.