Reconstruction of a Large Lip Defect using Advanced Buccal Flap
This article describes the repair of a traumatic lesion on the upper lip of a 6 – year – old male mixed – breed dog using a full – thickness buccal advancement flap. The intact male was presented for examination by a rescue organization. The clinical assessment revealed that the dog was in good cond...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-06-01
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| Series: | Acta Veterinaria |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/acve-2025-0021 |
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| Summary: | This article describes the repair of a traumatic lesion on the upper lip of a 6 – year – old male mixed – breed dog using a full – thickness buccal advancement flap. The intact male was presented for examination by a rescue organization. The clinical assessment revealed that the dog was in good condition, though slightly dehydrated, with a temperature within normal limits and a good appetite. A significant defect on the upper right lip was identified, accompanied by discharge. |
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| ISSN: | 1820-7448 |