Surgical Points of Visor Flap Elevation

Abstract

We reported a case of a young woman who underwent removal of parapharyngeal tumors by way of midline mandibulotomy with elevation of visor (strap) flap. It is not necessary to split the lower lip in this approach, which allows a wide view of the parapharyngeal space by retracting the mandible laterally and superiorly and carries little risk of cosmetic and functional complications.