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Upper and lower lip reconstruction using the step technique.

D V Dado, J Angelats

    Annals of Plastic Surgery
    |September 1, 1985
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    The step technique offers a simple, one-stage solution for lip reconstruction, effectively repairing large defects without complex flaps. This method ensures functional and aesthetic recovery for patients with lip cancer.

    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Oncologic Reconstruction

    Background:

    • Full-thickness lip defects often require complex reconstruction.
    • Existing methods may involve multiple stages or distant flaps.

    Observation:

    • Twelve patients with lip defects due to cancer underwent reconstruction.
    • The step technique involved advancing lateral lip elements to close defects.

    Findings:

    • The technique successfully reconstructed defects up to two-thirds of the lower lip and one-half of the upper lip.
    • Patients achieved symmetrical, mobile oral sphincters with intact commissures and normal sensation.
    • No recurrences were observed during follow-up periods ranging from nine months to four years.

    Implications:

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  • The step technique provides a reliable, single-stage option for significant lip reconstruction.
  • It offers favorable functional and aesthetic outcomes in oncologic lip defect repair.
  • This method avoids complications associated with more extensive reconstructive procedures.