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[Lip reconstruction in noma sequelae].

D Montandon1, B Pittet

  • 1Unité de chirurgie plastique et reconstructive, département de chirurgie, hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, 24, rue Micheli-du-Crest, 1211 Genève 14, Suisse.

Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|November 27, 2002
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Noma, a severe infectious stomatitis, causes significant facial defects. Surgical reconstruction focuses on restoring jaw function, facial structure, and aesthetics using advanced flap techniques for optimal outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Context:

  • Noma (cancrum oris) is a destructive infectious disease causing severe facial disfigurement.
  • Sequelae of noma involve extensive soft tissue and bony defects, impacting function and aesthetics.

Purpose:

  • To outline key principles for reconstructing noma sequelae.
  • To describe surgical techniques for addressing mandibular constriction, scar tissue, and bony framework defects.
  • To detail flap reconstruction methods for lips and facial structures.

Summary:

  • Reconstruction prioritizes mandibular correction, scar revision, and bony framework restoration.
  • Maxillary and upper lip reconstruction precede nasal reconstruction.
  • Extensive lip defects are managed with distant skin flaps, including forearm fascio-cutaneous and serratus musculo-cutaneous flaps.

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  • Local or Estlander flaps are used for mucosal lip reconstruction.

    • Impact:

    • Establishes a systematic approach to complex noma reconstruction.
    • Utilizes advanced free flap and local flap techniques for functional and aesthetic restoration.
    • Aims to improve quality of life for patients with noma-induced facial deformities.