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  • Title: Local flap reconstruction of acquired lip defects.
    Author: Harris L, Higgins K, Enepekides D.
    Journal: Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg; 2012 Aug; 20(4):254-61. PubMed ID: 22894993.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The goal of this article is to review contemporary local flap reconstructive techniques for acquired lip defects. Lip reconstruction is a complex undertaking that necessitates an understanding of underlying principles. New techniques focus on local flap reconstruction which maintain oral competence, avoid microstomia, and achieve aesthetically satisfactory results. RECENT FINDINGS: The contemporary literature employs an aesthetic subunit approach to achieve reconstruction of vermillion, perioral cutaneous, and full-thickness defects. Several new techniques are variations of traditional techniques with modifications that preserve tissue and place incisions along the borders of aesthetic subunits. SUMMARY: This review presents techniques for vermillion, perioral cutaneous, and full-thickness lip reconstruction. Also presented is an algorithm for contemporary local flap reconstruction of the lip.
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