Efficacy of combined double composite tissue Z-plasty with nasolabial anatomical reconstruction on nasal deformity in secondary unilateral cleft lip
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2023.06.006
- VernacularTitle:双Z复合组织瓣联合唇鼻肌肉重建修复单侧唇裂术后继发鼻畸形的效果
- Author:
Xiaofeng LIU
1
;
Mengtong GONG
;
Lina ZHAO
;
Songmei XIE
;
Tongkui ZHOU
Author Information
1. 东南大学附属徐州市中心医院整形美容科，徐州 221009
- Keywords:
Cleft lip;
Nose deformities;
Composite tissue Z-plasty;
Muscle tension system;
Alar cartilage
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2023;29(6):452-455
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the repair of the severe nasal deformity in the unilateral cleft lip secondary with the methods in the composite tissue Z-plasty and the nasolabial anatomical reconstruction.Methods:A total of 25 patients with severe nasal deformity due to secondary unilateral cleft lip underwent the reconstructive surgery using the technique of composite tissue Z-plasty and the nasolabial anatomical reconstruction for anatomical restoration of cartilage, muscle, and soft tissue layers. All patients were followed up for 3-24 months, with an average period of 7.6 months. The treatment outcomes were evaluated by a questionnaire in postoperative follow-up.Results:All the 25 patients had achieved satisfactory nostril shape and no other complications such as bleeding, infection and flap necrosis were recorded. A total of 25 patients were evaluated postoperatively. The average columella length was significantly improved from an average of 14.2 mm preoperatively to 20.2 mm postoperatively. The average ratio of the cleft side columella height to the alar base width was 0.18 preoperatively and 0.30 postoperatively. The postoperative basal and frontal views revealed a better shape of the nostrils, columella and nasal floor. GAIS questionnaires of 25 patients demonstrated that 20 patients reported great improvement, 4 patients reported moderate improvement, 1 patient had poor improvement in size and shape of the affected side nostril who undevwent the another repair of the rdure in 12 months postoperation. The ectopic muscles around the pear hole was completely released and the effect was good after repair. The satisfactory rate was 96%.Conclusions:Combining the composite tissue Z-plasty with the nasolabial anatomical reconstruction allows for thorough anatomical restoration of cartilage, muscle, and skin layers in unilateral cleftlip nasal deformities. This single-step approach is a safe and technically easy therapeutic option that is associated with high patients′ satisfaction. This method should be considered for promotion in clinic.
