Ectropion of the Lower Lip Following Deep Burns an Approach to Correction

Recurrence of deformity after correction of the ectropion of the lower lip is fairly common. It can be prevented by slight over-correction and use of proper splints for 6-9 months in the post-operative period. Design of one such splint and the results have been discussed.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: C. P. Sawhney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 1986-02-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-1772257