Fistulas treated by surgical resection are common in the clinic. Many surgeons find
it difficult to distinguish the fistula from the surrounding tissue while excising
it. In this study, we introduce our technique of fistulectomy in a patient suffering
from lower lip fistulas.
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Publication history
Published online: August 18, 2020
Accepted:
July 20,
2020
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