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Review
. 2021 Aug;33(3):351-357.
doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2021.04.003. Epub 2021 Jun 9.

Soft Tissue Trauma: Management of Lip Injury

Ashley Houle  1 , Michael R Markiewicz  2 , Nicholas Callahan  3
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Soft Tissue Trauma: Management of Lip Injury

Ashley Houle et al. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

Repair of soft tissue trauma to the lips requires careful attention to both function and esthetics. This article outlines basic lip anatomy, goals in managing lip injury, and appropriate workup and ultimate treatment of various types of trauma to the lips.

Keywords: Lip avulsion; Lip injury; Lip laceration; Management; Soft tissue injury; Trauma.

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Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.

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