title: Lower lip reconstruction with nasolabial flap--going back to basics.
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.
authors: Coimbra University Hospital, Coimbra, PT.
authors: Inês
authors: I
authors: Coutinho
authors: Coimbra University Hospital, Coimbra, PT.
authors: Leonor
authors: L
authors: Ramos
authors: Coimbra University Hospital, Coimbra, PT.
authors: Ana Rita
authors: AR
authors: Gameiro
authors: Coimbra University Hospital, Coimbra, PT.
authors: Ricardo
authors: R
authors: Vieira
authors: Coimbra University Hospital, Coimbra, PT.
authors: Américo
authors: A
authors: Figueiredo
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D008048:Lip Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome