Lip reconstruction: Primary full thickness closure and superficial partial thickness closure

Guanning Nina Lu; Shaun C. Desai

doi:10.1016/j.otot.2019.12.002

Lip reconstruction: Primary full thickness closure and superficial partial thickness closure

Guanning Nina Lu, Shaun C. Desai

School of Medicine

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Abstract

The lips play a principle role in the lower third of the face. Defects of the lips can result in profound functional and aesthetic consequences. Small to medium sized full thickness defects of the lip are amenable to primary closure and can yield excellent results. Partial thickness cutaneous defects may be amenable to local flap techniques or conversion to a full thickness defect for primary closure. By understanding the anatomic basis, patient factors, defect characteristics, and surgical nuances in primary lip repair, reconstructive surgeons can achieve superior outcomes.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2-9
Number of pages	8
Journal	Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume	31
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otot.2019.12.002
State	Published - Mar 2020

Keywords

Lip cancer
Lip flap
Lip reconstruction
Lip wedge resection
Local flap
Primary closure
Skin cancer
Skin graft

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology

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