Karapandzic flap and Bernard-Burrow-Webster flap for reconstruction of the lower lip

Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignant neoplasm of the lips, and in about 90% of cases it is located on the lower lip due to higher cumulative exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The authors present two surgical techniques for reconstruction of large lower lip defects, resulting from su...

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Published in:Anais brasileiros de dermatología 2011-07, Vol.86 (4 Suppl 1), p.S156-S159
Main Authors: Brinca, Ana, Andrade, Pedro, Vieira, Ricardo, Figueiredo, Américo
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
Subjects:
Adult
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - surgery
Humans
Lip - surgery
Lip Neoplasms - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Surgical Flaps
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Summary:Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignant neoplasm of the lips, and in about 90% of cases it is located on the lower lip due to higher cumulative exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The authors present two surgical techniques for reconstruction of large lower lip defects, resulting from surgical excision of tumors, exemplifying and comparing them with two clinical cases.
ISSN:1806-4841
DOI:10.1590/S0365-05962011000700041