Lower lip reconstruction with nasolabial flap - going back to basics
An. bras. dermatol
; An. bras. dermatol;90(3,supl.1): 206-208, May-June 2015. ilus
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ABSTRACT
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip is frequent, and radical excision sometimes leads to complex defects. Many lip repair techniques are aggressive requiring general anesthesia and a prolonged post-operative period. The nasolabial flap, while a common flap for the repair of other facial defects, is an under-recognized option for the reconstruction of the lower lip. We describe the use of nasolabial flap for the repair of a large defect of the lower lip in a ninety year-old male, with good functional results and acceptable cosmetic outcome. We believe the nasolabial flap is a good alternative for intermediate-to-large lower lip defects in patients with impaired general condition.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Retalhos Cirúrgicos
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Neoplasias Labiais
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
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Lábio
Limite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Assunto da revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Portugal
País de publicação:
Brasil