Anatomical reconstructiion of orbicularis oris muscle in the repair of cleft lip
- VernacularTitle:唇裂术中口轮匝肌的解剖学修复
- Author:
Zhifu XIU
;
Zongji CHEN
;
Yang CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cleft lip;
Orbicularis oris muscle;
Cheiloplasty
- From:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
2001;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
objective: To design a new technique which might be used to reconstruct the orbicularis oris muscle effectively. Methods: The superficial and deep layers of orbicularis oris muscle on the lateral side of the cleft were dissected and sutured to the correspondent layers on the medial side respectively. A small muscle flap from the medial nasal labial bundle below the columella was rotated laterally and sutured with the nasal bundle on the lateral side in 10 cases of cleft lip. Results: Satisfactory results were obtained in all the cases. The postoperative scar was minimal. The lip appearance was satisfactory at rest as well as in motion. Conclusion: This technique is effective in reconstruction the orbicularis oris muscle of cleft lip.
