Abstract

SANCHEZ, Nora Beatriz. Comisuroplasty in a patient with microstomia caused by oral burn. Colomb. Med. [online]. 2008, vol.39, n.1, suppl.1, pp.64-68. ISSN 1657-9534.

A case of a 63 year old woman with microstomia caused by accidental swallowing of a chemical substance when she was a child is presented. The small mouth opening didn´t let her smile or receive dental services and decreased her life quality. She is remitted to Plastic Surgery Service, where an excision of scar contracture with W-plasty and bilateral commisuroplasty were made, improving oral opening from 2.5 to 4.8 cm and providing a better social environment and life quality.

Keywords : Microstomia; Commisuroplasty; Oral burn.

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