Defect transport for management of lower lip ectropion

Burn is a devastating condition and post-burn sequelae are common after deep burns. Post-burn ectropion of the lower lip is one of them. The usual treatment is release of ectropion of the lower lip and resurfacing of the defect with a split thickness skin graft. Several other procedures have been de...

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Published in:European journal of plastic surgery 2014, Vol.37 (1), p.43-44
Main Authors: Prakash, Vishwa, Tandon, Raman, Chauhan, Neha
Format: Article
Language:English
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Ideas and Innovations
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Plastic Surgery
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Summary:Burn is a devastating condition and post-burn sequelae are common after deep burns. Post-burn ectropion of the lower lip is one of them. The usual treatment is release of ectropion of the lower lip and resurfacing of the defect with a split thickness skin graft. Several other procedures have been described in literature. We have used a new concept to transport the defect, resulting after releasing the lower lip ectropion, to the suprahyoid region. The mental defect is covered by a bipedicled flap transposed from the suprahyoid region and the donor defect is grafted with a split thickness skin graft. We have used this technique in three adult females with post-burn lower lip ectropion obtaining good aesthetic appearance and no recurrences. Level of Evidence: Level V, therapeutic study.
ISSN:0930-343X
1435-0130
DOI:10.1007/s00238-013-0853-0