Lower lip cancer: Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstruction as a multidisciplinary effort

J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1997 Aug;55(8):818-25; discussion 825-6. doi: 10.1016/s0278-2391(97)90340-2.

Abstract

Lower lip cancer treated as a multidisciplinary effort has advantages in cost savings, conservation of tissue, and tumor elimination. This article discusses the technique of eradication of the lesion by the Mohs micrographic surgeon and secondary reconstruction by the oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and illustrates the results of this cooperative effort.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lip / pathology
  • Lip / surgery
  • Lip Neoplasms / pathology
  • Lip Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Male
  • Mohs Surgery / methods*
  • Patient Care Team*
  • Surgical Flaps / methods