Excision of a malignant neoplasm from a lower lip and reconstruction by a step technique of flaps.
A step technique of flaps is described, illustrated, and recommended for full-thickness defeats of up to two-thirds of the lower lip. The mobility of the lip, the sphincter function of its musculature, and cosmetic result of the reconstituted lips were found to be excellent from such a procedure.
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D008048:Lip Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013524:Surgical Flaps