Surgical management of lower lip pits in Van der Woude syndrome

Van der Woude syndrome (VDWS) is characterized by the presence of lower lip pits which may be of concern to patients due to aesthetic considerations. By presenting three clinical cases, we provide an overview of the surgical techniques currently available to treat labial pits. Fusiform excision with...

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Published in:Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery oral and maxillofacial surgery, 2018-02, Vol.119 (1), p.67-70
Main Authors: Bertin, H., Diallo-Hornez, G., Isidor, B., Mercier, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cleft Lip
Cleft Palate
Esthetics, Dental
Humans
Lip
Lip Diseases
Oral fistula
Surgical procedures
Van der Woude syndrome
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Summary:Van der Woude syndrome (VDWS) is characterized by the presence of lower lip pits which may be of concern to patients due to aesthetic considerations. By presenting three clinical cases, we provide an overview of the surgical techniques currently available to treat labial pits. Fusiform excision with dissection of the entire pit is still the most commonly used procedure and it generally yields good functional and aesthetic outcomes. The split-lip advancement technique and the inverted T-lip reduction nonetheless represent good surgical alternatives. Proper management of the lower pits that occur with VDWS requires thorough knowledge of the available surgical procedures.
ISSN:2468-7855
2468-7855
DOI:10.1016/j.jormas.2017.09.003