Lower lip avulsion: Surgery and management using stem cell metabolites preparation in a domestic cat

Abstract

Background: Lower lip avulsion is separation between lip and the associated soft tissue from the mandible. The degree of these type of injuries are varies and heavily affect the outcome of the case. Case Description: This study reported an extensive lower lip avulsion managed by surgery and stem cell metabolites preparation. A 1 year 9 month-old domestic cat was referred for lower lip avulsion surgery to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Airlangga University. Owing to the limited amount of tissue, immediate successful result cannot be achieved after the first surgery. Furthermore, tissue necrosis and lack of physical restrain to the cat at home contributed in the delayed union between the soft tissue and mandible, resulting in repeated surgery. Stem cell metabolites preparation was applied at the surgical site and was incorporated to the therapy to support tissue growth. Conclusion: The combination of surgical treatment and stem cell metabolites preparation resulted in good wound healing in the present case. [Open Vet J 2024; 14(8.000): 2092-2096]

Keywords

• lower lip avulsion
• stem cell
• wound healing