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Transverse twist flap for lip reconstruction in patient with lentigo maligna of the labial mucosa.

Matsushita S, Uemura T, Tanabe T, Saiga A

Department of Dermatology, Field of Sensory Organology, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima, Japan. shige@m2.kufm.kagoshima-u.ac.jp

The transverse twist flap technique is used for secondary reconstruction of asymmetric volume-deficits of the cleft lip. We present a patient with lentigo maligna of the labial mucosa who underwent reconstruction using this technique. The result was excellent and there was no postoperative complications. The transverse twist flap is a useful and effective option for the reconstruction of lip defects after excision of lentigo maligna.

Published 5 April 2007 in J Dermatol, 34(5): 333-5.
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