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[Reconstruction of anterior mouth floor defects with depressor labii inferioris flap: a preliminary report].
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Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology [Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi] 2012 Sep; Vol. 47 (9), pp. 542-3. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Objective: To investigate the method and efficacy of reconstruction of anterior mouth floor defects with depressor labii inferioris flap.<br />Methods: Between March 2010 and August 2011, 4 patients with cancer in the anterior part of oral floor underwent tumour resection and simultaneous reconstruction with depressor labii inferioris flap. The patients were followed up for 2 - 18 months. The survival of the flaps, mobility of tongue and esthetic outcome of lip and mental region were evaluated.<br />Results: All the flaps survived completely, tongues moved well, and functional and esthetic results were good.<br />Conclusions: The depressor labii inferioris flaps are suitable for repairing defects of anterior oral floor.
Details
- Language :
- Chinese
- ISSN :
- 1002-0098
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23141728
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.issn.1002-0098.2012.09.008