The journal of contemporary dental practice
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J Contemp Dent Pract · Nov 2003
Case ReportsMicrostomia caused by swallowing of caustic soda: report of a case.
A case of microstomia caused by swallowing caustic soda is presented. A 54-year old man developed a progressive stricture of the circumoral region following accidental ingestion of caustic soda when he was 9 years old. ⋯ The surgical option was to perform bilateral buccal mucosal flaps. A review of the literature and the surgical technique are presented.