Simplifying Lip Reconstruction: An Algorithmic Approach

Overview

Journal Semin Plast Surg

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2018 May 17

PMID 29765270

Citations 5

Authors

Kyle J Sanniec

Jourdan A Carboy

James F Thornton

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Abstract

The authors provide an overview of lip reconstruction after Mohs surgery based on the senior author's practice. Lip reconstruction offers unique challenges to preserve not only lip function but also aesthetics. Lip reconstruction must take into consideration the three anatomical layers that comprise the lip and defects that involve the mucosa, the muscle, the skin or more than one layer will help determine the modality of repair. The authors offer an algorithm based on defect location, tissue involvement, and severity of defect to simplify an often complex decision-making process.

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