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- Title
A simple method for lower lip reconstruction after trauma using an advancement mucosal flap from the remaining lip.
- Authors
Liu, Ming‐Yueh; Sapountzis, Stamatis; Choong, Mun‐Yau; Li, Tzong‐Shiun
- Abstract
The traumatic injury of lower lip is a frequent clinical condition, and quite often, the soft tissue loss makes the reconstruction of lower lip's defect a challenging procedure. Many methods have been described to reconstruct these defects; however, most of them lack simplicity and require advance experience in flap surgery. In this report, a simple technique is presented for lower lip reconstruction following traumatic injury using an advancement mucosal flap from the remaining lower lip. With this method pleasant cosmetic result can be achieved.
- Subjects
LIP surgery; LIPS; MUCOUS membranes; SOFT tissue injuries; COSMETICS; WOUNDS &; injuries
- Publication
Dental Traumatology, 2013, Vol 29, Issue 6, p465
- ISSN
1600-4469
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1600-9657.2012.01156.x