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Functional reconstruction for severe postburn microstomia.

G S La Trenta1, R T Grant, R D Haworth

  • 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, NY 10021.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|August 1, 1992
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Severe burn microstomia in a male patient was successfully reconstructed using a novel three-stage surgical approach. This innovative method restored function and improved quality of life for the patient.

Area of Science:

  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Plastic surgery
  • Burn management

Background:

  • Severe burn microstomia presents a significant challenge in reconstructive surgery.
  • Traditional management methods often fail to achieve functional restoration.
  • This case highlights the limitations of conventional treatments for refractory microstomia.

Observation:

  • A male patient with severe burn microstomia refractory to Z release, skin grafting, splinting, bilateral commissuroplasty, and physical therapy was evaluated.
  • The patient's condition significantly impacted oral function and quality of life.
  • Previous interventions did not yield satisfactory functional outcomes.

Findings:

  • A three-stage surgical reconstruction was successfully performed.

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  • Stage 1 involved lip, commissure, and cheek reconstruction using bilateral temporalis muscle transfers.
  • Stage 2 included free flap for neck and lower lip contracture release.
  • Stage 3 consisted of vestibuloplasty with a stented full-thickness skin graft.

    • Implications:

    • This three-stage approach offers a viable solution for complex burn microstomia.
    • Temporalis muscle flaps and free flaps provide robust tissue for reconstruction.
    • Vestibuloplasty with skin grafting effectively expands the oral vestibule.
    • The described technique demonstrates potential for functional and aesthetic restoration in challenging microstomia cases.