Comprehensive correction of secondary lip-nasal deformities after operation of unilateral cleft lip
- VernacularTitle:单侧完全性唇裂术后继发鼻唇畸形的一次性修复
- Author:
Jianhua GAO
;
Liming LIANG
;
Zhiqi HU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nose deformities, acquired;
Cleft lip;
Postoperative complications
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2002;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To introduce a method of comprehension correction for secondary lip-nasal deformities after operation of the completely unilateral cleft lip. Methods The correction consisted of the following procedures: reposition of the columella and nasal alar crus by one tractional suture with nostril base narrowing; modification of flat nostril by a MT-plasty at the edge of naris; arising of the nasal alar and nasal dorsor by ePTFE implantation; reconstruction of the Cupid's bow by M type incision and vermilion advancement; repair of the vermilion deficit with the hinge mucosal flap and bipedicle mucosal flaps of the lower lip. Results Twenty-one cases with secondary lip-nasal deformities were successfully corrected by these comprehensive methods. Ten of them were followed-up for three months to 1 year with satisfactory effects. Conclusion The comprehensive methods can be used to correct satisfactorily the secondary lip-nasal deformities after operation of the completely unilateral cleft lip.
