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Dr. Jenq’s Publications

Novel use of osmotic tissue expanders to treat difficult anterior palatal fistulas Perforated diverticulitis of the hepatic flexure Diagnosis of posttraumatic pulmonary embolism A novel, two-component system for cell lethality and its use in engineering nuclear male-sterility in plants

Lip Reconstruction

I took care of an elderly patient who needed upper lip reconstruction for skin cancer.  It was very challenging because it involved most of her upper lip.  The case reminded me very much of child with a cleft lip.  I had to think about form, function, balance, and symmetry—and all the layers of a lip. … Read more