<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common form of malignant tumour in the lower lip and its radical excision sometimes leads to complex defects. The treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip is mainly surgical and consists of complete excision of the tumour, followed by immediate reconstruction. Although the nasolabial flap is a common flap used in the reconstruction of facial defects, it is an underestimated option in the reconstruction of the lower lip. We describe the reconstruction of a large defect of the lower lip that includes the bilateral commissures and ¼ of the upper lip, left side, in a 76-year-old male patient. Bilateral musculocutaneous nasolabial flap was used, with good functional results and an acceptable cosmetic result. We believe that the nasolabial flap is a good alternative for large lip defects both for patients with an affected general condition, but also as an alternative to existing flaps.</p></abstract>

Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common form of malignant tumour in the lower lip and its radical excision sometimes leads to complex defects. The treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip is mainly surgical and consists of complete excision of the tumour, followed by immediate reconstruction. Although the nasolabial flap is a common flap used in the reconstruction of facial defects, it is an underestimated option in the reconstruction of the lower lip. We describe the reconstruction of a large defect of the lower lip that includes the bilateral commissures and ¼ of the upper lip, left side, in a 76-year-old male patient. Bilateral musculocutaneous nasolabial flap was used, with good functional results and an acceptable cosmetic result. We believe that the nasolabial flap is a good alternative for large lip defects both for patients with an affected general condition, but also as an alternative to existing flaps.

Reconstruction of a Lower Lip Defect with Bilateral Nasolabial Musculocutaneous Flap. Case Report

Acta Medica Transilvanica

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Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common form of malignant tumour in the lower lip and its radical excision sometimes leads to complex defects. The treatment...

Reconstruction of a Lower Lip Defect with Bilateral Nasolabial Musculocutaneous Flap. Case Report

Published Online: Oct 23, 2020

Page range: 36 - 38

Received: Jun 30, 2020

Accepted: Aug 10, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amtsb-2020-0047

Keywords
nasolabial flap, lower lip, squamos cell carcinoma

© 2020 Alina Helgiu, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Reconstruction of a Lower Lip Defect with Bilateral Nasolabial Musculocutaneous Flap. Case Report

Published Online: Oct 23, 2020

Page range: 36 - 38

Received: Jun 30, 2020

Accepted: Aug 10, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amtsb-2020-0047

Keywordsnasolabial flap, lower lip, squamos cell carcinoma

© 2020 Alina Helgiu, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
nasolabial flap, lower lip, squamos cell carcinoma