title: Reconstruction of the lower lip using bilateral commissurotomy and advancement of skin, muscle, and mucosal flaps.
abstract: Reconstruction of a composite defect of the lower lip after oncological resection is challenging, and it is essential to consider both functional and aesthetic components when repairing lips. We report a technique that can be used to repair anything ranging from 30% to the whole of the lower lip with a bilateral commissurotomy and advancement of skin, muscle, and mucosal flaps. This technique helps to achieve good oral function, excellent lip function, and a pleasant aesthetic appearance. It also prevents microstomia and allows patients to maintain normal sensory innervation.
authors: Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Electronic address: annasayan@hotmail.com.
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Sayan
authors: Anna Sayan Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Paraneetharan
authors: Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
authors: D W K
authors: DW
authors: Hsu
authors: Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Ilankovan
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip; D008048:Lip Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures
keywords: Lower lip; microstomia; reconstruction