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After intubation and the endoctracheal tube placed<br />
in the midline to avoid lip distortion, the surgeon<br />
stays at the head of the OR table for a more symmetrical<br />
view of the patient lips.<br />
1 2<br />
Incision lines are marked<br />
Injection of incision site with Xylo<br />
with methylene blue or caine 1% with adrenaline 1:200,000<br />
gentian violet dilution. Done even under G.A. our<br />
experience has shown that we have been<br />
using as much as 2/3 less maintenance<br />
dose of G.A.drugs (Ethrane). This<br />
redounds to a cheaper, safer surgery<br />
and a patient who wakes up faster<br />
3 from general anesthesia.<br />
Incisions are done first with a<br />
blade 15 for the skin then<br />
with a blade 11 for the through<br />
and through incision keeping in<br />
mind PROPER ANOTOMICAL SPATIAL<br />
RELATIONSHIPS 4<br />
After meticulous hemostasis, suturing<br />
in 3 layers is done (mucosa, muscle,<br />
skin) using chromic 3-0 and silk 5-<br />
5 or 6-0,<br />
The wound is cleaned and an antiseptic<br />
:solution (betadine) is applied 6<br />
Band aid is then apllied which we feel<br />
release some of the skin tension and<br />
has some pressure dressing effect.<br />
7 This is retained for 24 hours.<br />
The wound is cleaned of dried blood<br />
the next day and an antibiotic ointment<br />
applied. The ointment helps prevent<br />
crust Iormation. An open dressing<br />
is preferred.<br />
Antibiotics am given routinely for<br />
9 3-5 days in areas where sterile<br />
conditions are in doubt. This means in<br />
Sutures are removed in 5-7 days most areas.<br />
by local medical personnel.<br />
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