Application of polyterafluoroethylene in repairing secondary nasal deformity of unilateral cleft lip after opration
- VernacularTitle:聚四氟乙烯在单侧唇裂术后继发鼻畸形整复术中的应用
- Author:
Guangxiang HUANG
;
Shifeng KUANG
;
Guosan DENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cleft lip;
Secondary nasal deformity;
Polyterafluoroethylene
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2001;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the methodology of repairing secondary nasal deformity of congenital unilateral cleft lip after operation and clinical outcome of the patients. Methods The repairing operation were performed in 46 cases,in which polyterafluoroethylene (PTFE) implants were inserted into a pocket under the nasal dorsum, ala or base through a small incision. Results The flat nasal dorsa, tips and hollow nosal base were elevated. The profile view of noses was improved apparently. The outcome was satisfactory. Conclusion PTFE is a optimal plastic material,which is compatible perfectly with circumferential tissues. The outcome of filling is excellent. Therefore, this technique is one of the efficient methods to repair secondarynasal deformity of unilateral cleft lip.
