Lip-plug carcinoma and its management by modified Abbe flap

Area of Science:

• Oral pathology
• Surgical oncology
• Global health

Background:

• Traditional practices, such as lip-plug adornments, can pose health risks.
• Carcinoma of the lip is a recognized, though uncommon, malignancy.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report cases of upper lip carcinoma associated with lip-plugs.
• To describe the management of these specific cases.

Main Methods:

• Case reporting from Tanzania.
• Surgical management using excision and modified Abbe flap reconstruction.

Main Results:

• Three cases of upper lip carcinoma linked to lip-plug use were identified.
• Successful management was achieved through surgical excision and flap repair.

Conclusions:

• Lip-plug usage is a potential risk factor for upper lip carcinoma in certain populations.
• Surgical reconstruction with modified Abbe flaps is effective for managing such lip cancers.