Solano Nicolás1,2,3, Castro Bairon2, Gutierrez Paulina1,2 and Rivera Ejusmar1,3*
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Servicio Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo, Venezuela
2Head and Neck Surgery Unit, Surgical Oncology Service, Servicio Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo, Venezuela
3Oral Surgery Postgraduate Residency Training Program, La Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela
*Corresponding Author: Rivera Ejusmar, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Servicio Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo, Venezuela.
Received: June 18, 2020; Published: October 16, 2020
When we consider reconstructing the lower lip after an oncological ablation, "staggered reconstruction" begins with simpler procedures up to the most complex ones. Generally, these defects are previously planned in a regular way, since they need a precise design of the reconstruction technique. The local flaps are within the second reconstructive option, after the primary closures. They have the advantage of a good harmony with color, easy access, simplicity in the surgical technique and the use of an innervated muscle for its function. Among its disadvantages, it includes the need to make extra skin incisions on the face and the lack of enough tissue for very extensive defects. The objective of this article is to demonstrate the total reconstruction of the lower lip with modified bilateral cheek advancement flap.
Keywords: Lower Lip; Reconstruction; Local Flap; Cheek Advancement Flap
Citation: Rivera Ejusmar., et al. “Total Reconstruction of the Lower Lip with Modified Bilateral Cheek Advancement Flap. Surgical Technique and Clinical Cases". Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 2.11 (2020): 16-19.
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