Yu's flap for lip reconstruction

The reconstruction of defects involving up to 2/3 of the lip extension is challenging, considering the functional and aesthetic importance of this structure. There are several surgical techniques described for this purpose, highlighting the Abbé-Estlander flap, the Karapandzic flap, and the Bernard-Burrow- Webster flap. The choice of the best approach should consider the size and location of the defect as well as the comorbidities of the patient. The reverse Yu flap is an alternative to be considered in relation to other methods, allowing obtaining excellent cosmetic-functional results in general.

Keywords: Surgical flaps; Reconstruction; Lip