title: Repair of labial avulsion in a cat.
abstract: This photo essay illustrates a technique used for treating a cat presented with a trauma induced detachment of the labial mucosa. Stainless steel orthopedic wire was placed through the mandible to effect reattachment of the labial avulsion.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Masztis
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D008338:Mandibular Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*