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Reconstruction of perioral defects post‐ M ohs micrographic surgery: a dermatological surgeon's approach
Author(s) -
Hafiji J.,
Hussain W.,
Salmon P.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/bjd.13197
Subject(s) - medicine , facial reconstruction , mohs surgery , reconstructive surgery , surgery
Summary Background The perioral location has great functional, aesthetic and social importance. Over 100 procedures have been described for lip reconstruction, emphasizing the challenges that reconstructive surgeons face when dealing with such defects. Objectives To outline the surgical reconstruction techniques of perioral defects post‐Mohs micrographic surgery ( MMS ). Methods The design and surgical techniques of reconstruction of perioral defects post‐ MMS are described. Results The results of the surgical techniques described are illustrated. Conclusions Herein, we describe the nuances of reconstructive techniques that we have found useful for repairing perioral defects post‐ MMS .