Therapeutic and Reconstructive Approach of Lower Lip Amputation After Human Bite: Case Report

Salmerón‐González, Enrique; García‐Vilariño, Elena; Ruiz-Cases, Alberto; Sánchez‐García, Alberto; Klenner-Muñoz, Cristhian

doi:10.1097/psn.0000000000000225

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“…However, when a complex reconstruction is required, the recommendations are not as clear. In some cases, a secondary reconstruction may be a safer, more effective treatment of these wounds (Salmerón-González et al, 2018).…”

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Using a V–Y Advance Flap for Alar Rim Defect After Human Bite: A Case Report

Vicente-Pardo¹,

Garcia²,

Carpio³

et al. 2022

Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing

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A human bite is a traumatic injury that often occurs in the recipient's nasal area. In this report, we describe the case of a 38-year-old man who was bitten by his roommate and sustained an alar rim defect. After reviewing the literature and professional recommendations for managing human bite wounds in the nasal area, we found both were unclear as to whether it is best to implement primary reconstruction or to defer reconstruction to a later date. We utilized a V–Y flap for secondary reconstruction in our patient.

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confidence: 99%