title: Reconstruction of lower lip with myomucosal advancement flap.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  In this article, a new surgical procedure that can be used for reconstruction of lower lip defects of any size is described.
  
  
  METHODS
  In this prospective study, the surgical procedure was applied in 16 patients. In this procedure, the mucosa and the orbicularis oris muscle of the lower lip are repaired with a composite flap, and the skin defect is closed using local skin flaps. The patients were assessed in terms of complications, mouth opening, sphincter function of the mouth, and sensation in the lower lip.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The aesthetic results obtained in all patients were satisfactory. Sufficient oral sphincter function was achieved in all patients.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Reconstruction of lower lip defects using the procedure described here can be performed in patients with lower lip defects of any size as long as the mucosal and skin repair lines are not superimposed. This procedure yielded good sphincter function and aesthetic results.
authors: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical School of Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey. daghanmd@yahoo.co.uk
authors: Daghan
authors: D
authors: Isik
authors: M Fatih
authors: MF
authors: Garca
authors: Cengiz
authors: C
authors: Durucu
authors: Ugur
authors: U
authors: Goktas
authors: Bekir
authors: B
authors: Atik
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D008048:Lip Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000601:surgery; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000601:surgery; D011446:Prospective Studies; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome