Abstract
Background: Aim of the study was to evaluate the modified fan flaps done during the past two years with regard to applicability, reliability, functional perspective and complications.Methods: All the cases of lower lip defects which were reconstructed using modified Mc Gregor’s fan flaps were included and followed up prospectively at periodic intervals up to 2 years. The indications, applicability to defect size, postoperative aesthetic and functional results and drawbacks were noted.Results: Total 21 modified fan flaps were done during this period. All were done for squamous cell carcinoma affecting lower lip. All the flaps survived, four patients had marginal mucosal loss of neovermilion which healed by secondary intention, 1 case of Bilateral modified Gilles fan flap developed little microstomia, 1 flap with bilateral fan flap had dehiscence of suture line leading to significant morbidity which later had to be closed by secondary resuturing.Conclusions: The modified Mc-Gregors fan flaps are safe and reliable flap for lower lip reconstruction in terms of acceptability and function.
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