Eversion

Introduction Lip valgus can be caused by facial burn wounds and infections, etc., which is caused by scar contracture caused by burns. The degree of valgus deformity and dysfunction are related to the severity of the scar of the remains. The lower lip of the lighter is everted, the lower lip can be extremely eversion and eating, language and other dysfunction, the development of the mandible can also be affected. In the case of post-traumatic dislocation healing, if there is no serious infection, the general tissue loss is not much. Firearm wounded people with severe infection can produce a wide range of scars. Caused by gangrenous inflammation, often combined with extensive destruction of deep tissue or scar contracture, bone and temporomandibular joint adhesion may occur, this should be fully estimated when repairing, surgical treatment methods are more, the effect is good.

Cause

Most of the lip valgus is caused by facial burns, trauma, infection, and surgical sequelae. Among them, the lip valgus caused by burn scars is the most common. Mild lip valgus or mild deformation of the mouth, affecting the patient's appearance, hindering social activities, bringing psychological pressure to the patient, mentally painful, and may have little effect on the function of the lips. Severe lip valgus not only seriously affects the appearance, hinders the normal work and social activities of the patient, but also causes local dysfunction, such as severe neck and neck or chest, the lower lip can be extremely eversion, and eating, chewing, Dysfunction in swallowing, language and breathing. Such a deformity occurs as a child.

an examination

1. A history of lip trauma, burns or infection.

2. The upper and lower lip mucosa are turned out.

3. It is difficult to close the lips.

4. Often accompanied by hooliganism, and may have dysfunction such as eating, language, and breathing.

5. It is necessary to go to the surgical and orthopedic department of the regular hospital for timely examination, and determine the specific treatment measures under the personal diagnosis of the experienced doctor. Such a deformity occurs at an early age, which may be caused by scar traction, often combined with extensive destruction of deep tissue or scar contracture, and even bone and temporomandibular joint adhesion, so that the function of the mandibular growth center is lost, and the patient's mouth changes in a bird's mouth.

Differential diagnosis

It can be diagnosed directly without discrimination with other diseases.

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