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    Dent Traumatol. 2012 Jul 12. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2012.01156.x. [Epub ahead of print]

    A simple method for lower lip reconstruction after trauma using an advancement mucosal flap from the remaining lip.

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    Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.

    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.

    © 2012 John Wiley & Sons A/S.

    PMID:
    22788673
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