Correction of complete bilateral cleft lip by using post nasal septal arterie's flap
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2010.05.008
- VernacularTitle:鼻中隔后动脉前唇岛状瓣修复完全性双侧唇裂前唇过短畸形
- Author:
Aiqun LI
;
Bo KOU
;
Kuiqi ZHUAN
;
Zhenqun GUAN
;
Minghua WANG
;
Yonggang SUN
;
Zhigang CAI
;
Min LI
;
Tao LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Bilateral compelet cleft lip with short pre-lip;
Surgical correction;
Post nasal septal arteries;
Short pre-lip
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2010;16(5):313-316
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To develop a new method for correction of the deformity of the complete bilateral cleft lip with short pre-lip. Methods Two specimens with the complete bilateral cleft lip was chosen to investigate the arterial supply to the pre-lip. The arteries were observed by radiography when the specimen was infused with lead oxide. 16 patients with the complete bilateral cleft lip and shortage in the length of pre-lip were enrolled in this study. Taking advantage of the unique character of arterial supply of complete bilateral cleft lip, those with short pre-lip were corrected. Photos of them were taken when preand post-operation for further measurement. And more than 1 year following-up was conducted to judge if the results were good enough or not. 30 babies were chosen as a control group to confirm the results of surgury objectively. Results Post nasal septal arteries were found to supply the pre-lip of the bilateral complete cleft lip. Appearance of 16 patients was good after surgery or 1 years later. There was no statistical significant difference between the patients and control group in the measurement data but nasal-lip angle. Conclusion It is an effective way to correct deformity of the bilateral cleft lip with short pre-lip by taking advantage of post nasal septal arterie's flap.
