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Reconstructive surgery of the lips and cheek
1Small Animal Surgery, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, Massachusetts.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Small animal lip, cheek, and nasal defects from trauma or tumors can often be repaired. Sufficient labial and buccal tissue allows for closure using basic surgical techniques.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Small Animal Medicine
Background:
- Defects in small animal lips, cheeks, and nasal tissues are common.
- Causes include trauma, tumor excision, and congenital abnormalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss basic closure techniques for moderate-sized defects in small animal oral and nasal tissues.
Main Methods:
- Review of established surgical principles for tissue reconstruction.
- Application of techniques to labial, buccal, and nasal defects.
Main Results:
- Adequate labial and buccal tissue is often available for defect closure.
- Basic surgical techniques are effective for moderate defects.
Conclusions:
- Many moderate-sized oral and nasal tissue defects in small animals can be successfully reconstructed.
- Sufficient tissue is typically available for closure using standard methods.
