Clinical efficacy of repairing minor cleft lip with small incision

VernacularTitle:应用皮肤小切口修复隐性唇裂的临床效果
Author: Junxia LI ¹ ; Jingsong GUO ; Di WU
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1. 450008,郑州美莱医疗美容医院整形外科
Keywords: Minor operative approach; Occult cleft lip; Minor cleft lip
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2017;23(5):322-324
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To introduce a method of functional reparation for cleft lip with mini-approach.Methods We designed triangle flap in junctional zone between skin and mucosa,combined with intraoral incision approach,by means of repairing the orbicularis oris muscle,to obtain the reconstruction of labial arch,philtrum column and nasal wing.Results All cases in this study obtained perfect healing,with good augmentation at floor of the nose.Eight cases presented with good looking of philtrum and improvement in the shape of nostril.Conclusions Use of the method of functional reparation for cleft lip with mini-approach can decrease scar on skin,and hence decrease the contraction deform,as well as nice reconstruction of labial arch,philtrum column and nasal wing.