Reconstruction of the Lower Lip Following the Wide Excision of Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 1996;12(1):52-57.
Published online June 30, 1996.

Bong Su Ryu

하구순 편평상피암의 절제후 재건 치험례

류봉수

Abstract

Since the upper lip does not receive direct actinic radiation, only 5% of lip tumors develop in the upper lip, while the lower lip is the site of the remainder. Among the lower lip cancer, squamous cell carcinoma is the most common tumor, especially the vermillion border of lower lip is the most common site. The aims of reconstruction of the lip are both aesthetic effect and functional restoration and the ideal procedure must produce a aesthetically normal, not-tao-tight lip and a good sensation and muscle tone of the lip. We have a satisfactory reconstruction of a subtotal loss of lower lip after squamous cell carcinoma extirpation using Gillies fan flap and the case is presented with reviewing a many published reports.

Key Words: Squamous cell carcinoma, Actinic radiation, Gillies fan flap