Reconstruction of the lower lip using bilateral commissurotomy and advancement of skin, muscle, and mucosal flaps. Issue 9 (November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sayan, A.; Paraneetharan, S.; Hsu, D.W.K.; Ilankovan, V.
• Is Part Of: British journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Volume 54:Issue 9(2016)
• Page Start: 1012
• Page End: 1015
• Publication Date: 2016-11
• Subjects: Lower lip -- microstomia -- reconstruction; Mouth -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Maxilla -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Face -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Dentistry, Operative -- Periodicals; Face -- surgery -- Periodicals; Mouth -- surgery -- Periodicals; Maxilla -- surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Oral -- Periodicals; Oral Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Dentistry, Operative -- Periodicals; Bouche -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Maxillaire supérieur -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Face -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Chirurgie dentaire -- Périodiques; Dentistry, Operative; Face -- Surgery; Maxilla -- Surgery; Mouth -- Surgery; Surgery, Plastic; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.52059
• DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2016.07.024
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0266-4356

Abstract

Abstract: Reconstruction of a composite defect of the lower lip after oncological resection is challenging, and it is essential to consider both functional and aesthetic components when repairing lips. We report a technique that can be used to repair anything ranging from 30% to the whole of the lower lip with a bilateral commissurotomy and advancement of skin, muscle, and mucosal flaps. This technique helps to achieve good oral function, excellent lip function, and a pleasant aesthetic appearance. It also prevents microstomia and allows patients to maintain normal sensory innervation.