Microvascular Replantation of the Avulsed Lip

Traumatic facial soft tissue injury often creates both aesthetic and functional deficits. In complete lip avulsions, microvascular replantation is a reconstructive option that has the potential to fulfill both of these goals. However, lip replantations remain rare and there are few reports in the literature. The authors aim to present a clinical report of a young male who sustained a human bite injury and underwent microvascular replantation of a completely avulsed lower lip and to review the literature and management of these complex injuries. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Mustafa Akyurek, MD, Division of Plastic Surgery, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655; E-mail: akyurekm@ummhc.org Received 1 February, 2018 Accepted 19 July, 2018 The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2018 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.

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