Abstract
The Tripier bipedicle myocutaneous flap was first described in 1889 as a procedure in which redundant skin and orbicularis muscle from the upper eyelid is used to reconstruct the lower eyelid. The flap is transposed as a bucket flap with both a medial and lateral pedicle. A second stage procedure may be necessary if the flap is created as a bridge (2-4 weeks after the original reconstruction). The bipedicle myocutaneous flap is useful for reconstruction of anterior lamellar lower eyelid defects. When a posterior lamella defect is present, additional support through hard palate graft, harvested cartilage, etc. may be used in conjunction with the bipedicle musculocutaneous flap.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Operative Dictations in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 305-306 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319406312 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319406299 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Bipedicled musculocutaneous flap
- Eyelid reconstruction
- Oculoplastic surgery
- Tripier flap
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)