TY - JOUR
T1 - Advanced reconstructive techniques for the lip and perioral area
AU - Krunic, Aleksandar L.
AU - Weitzul, Sarah
AU - Taylor, R. Stan
PY - 2005/1/1
Y1 - 2005/1/1
N2 - Defects of the lip and perioral area present a significant challenge for reconstructive surgeons. It is important to obtain results that are a success from the functional and aesthetic standpoint. In planning the reconstruction, the surgeon should consider the age and general state of health of the patient and dental status. The surgeon should be well acquainted with the essential principles in planning reconstructive procedures. By becoming familiar with advantages and shortcomings of different cheiloplasty procedures, the surgeon will be able to implement the functionally and cosmetically appropriate technique in each specific case.
AB - Defects of the lip and perioral area present a significant challenge for reconstructive surgeons. It is important to obtain results that are a success from the functional and aesthetic standpoint. In planning the reconstruction, the surgeon should consider the age and general state of health of the patient and dental status. The surgeon should be well acquainted with the essential principles in planning reconstructive procedures. By becoming familiar with advantages and shortcomings of different cheiloplasty procedures, the surgeon will be able to implement the functionally and cosmetically appropriate technique in each specific case.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.det.2004.08.009
DO - 10.1016/j.det.2004.08.009
M3 - Review article
C2 - 15620618
AN - SCOPUS:11144270954
SN - 0733-8635
VL - 23
SP - 43
EP - 53
JO - Dermatologic Clinics
JF - Dermatologic Clinics
IS - 1
ER -