Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Reconstruction of surgical defects of the face following Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) requires careful consideration of both functional and cosmetic outcomes. In this report, we present a complex case of biopsy-proven invasive Bowenoid squamous cell carcinoma with extensive lower lip involvement, resulting in a large musculomucosal defect after MMS. The defect was closed using a multilayered approach with local tissue advancement to reduce tension and eliminate the need for secondary donor sites. Long-term follow-up demonstrated excellent cosmetic and functional outcomes without evidence of recurrence.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.84128
Authors: Garrett P Kraft, Harib H Ezaldein
Institution: University of Miami
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410352274