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Use of linked mucosal flap for lower lip reconstruction after human bite injury

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 October 2008

Z Zgaljardic ,
G Racic  and
Z Colovic
Z Zgaljardic
Affiliation:
Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical School, University of Split, Croatia
G Racic*
Affiliation:
ENT Department, University Hospital Split, Croatia
Z Colovic
Affiliation:
ENT Department, University Hospital Split, Croatia
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Goran Racic, ENT Department, University Hospital Split, Spinciceva 1, 21 000 Split, Croatia. E-mail: racic@kbsplit.hr
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Abstract

Aim:

An alternative method of reconstruction of a lower lip defect is presented, using a mucosal flap taken from the upper lip. This approach leaves the skin intact and therefore avoids skin scarring, with its associated unpredictable healing. The upper lip mucosal flap applied to reconstruct the lower lip injury was identical to the injured tissue type.

Result:

The results were functionally and aesthetically excellent (as illustrated).

Conclusion:

This technique represents an excellent alternative to reconstruction of a damaged lip, with the benefits of minimal scar tissue formation and excellent aesthetic result.

Keywords

LipBitesPlastic SurgerySurgical Flaps

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Type
Short Communications
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 123 , Issue 3 , March 2009 , pp. 346 - 347
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2008

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