Analysis of Millard II technique for correcting secondary deformities of unilateral cleft lip.
- Author:
Ying-jun YAN
1
;
Qun QIAO
;
Zhi-fei LIU
;
Ang ZENG
;
Cong-feng WANG
;
Ke-xin SONG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Child, Preschool; Cleft Lip; etiology; surgery; Female; Humans; Male; Nose; abnormalities; Nose Deformities, Acquired; surgery; Postoperative Complications; surgery; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2006;22(3):190-192
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo analyze the Millard II technique for correcting secondary deformities of unilateral cleft lip.
METHODSThe Millard II technique was used to correct secondary deformities of unilateral cleft lip in 42 patients from March of 2003 to September of 2004. Dissection was made between the alar cartilage and skin, and the alar cartilage was suspended.
RESULTSThe postoperative follow-ups with 3 approximately 6 months revealed good results of the symmetrical nostrils and philtrums, prolonged columella nasi, good-shaped cupid's bow, and invisible scar.
CONCLUSIONSThe Millard II technique could be an ideal method to correct secondary deformities of unilateral cleft lip. Releasing and suspending alar cartilage spontaneously at the same time can correct nasal deformity adequately.
