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A patient with a
carcinoma of the Lower lip. These cancers are less aggressive than
those of the upper lip. Most are due to smoking or sun exposure.
Planned Excision.
One-Third of the lower lip (3.5 cm) required excision to remove the
defect.
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The width of the flap is equal to one-half the width of the
defect. The flap is based medially (towards the center) on a
relatively thin pedicle.
The superior flap is swung
into position to fill the lower lip defect.
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Immediate Post-
Operative Result.
Post
Operative Result at one week.
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Months Post Op Second Stage.
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Months Post Op Second Stage. 3
Months Post Op Second Stage.
Note that the flap has regained function (reinervated).
