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The Karapandzic Flap in Lower Lip Reconstruction

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Human bite injuries are both deceptive and challenging in their presentation and management. They are particularly notorious due to the polymicrobial nature of human saliva inoculated in the wound and the risk they pose for transmission of infectious diseases. Early treatment, appropriate prophylaxis and surgical evaluation are the key to achieving desired treatment outcomes. Here we present a case report of human lip bite with significant tissue loss that required reconstruction. The reconstructive techniques are usually varied but the ultimate objectives of treatment are to achieve healing, function, and aesthetics. Through this article, we have tried to focus on the diagnostic features, reconstructive procedure as well as other recommended treatment options for human lip bites based on the current available evidence.

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  1. Department of OMFS, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India

    Saikrishna Degala, Sujith Kumar Shetty &  Monalisha

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Degala, S., Shetty, S.K. & Monalisha The Karapandzic Flap in Lower Lip Reconstruction. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 14 (Suppl 1), 421–425 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-014-0655-3

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