OBJECTIVETo demonstrate the feasibility of Ni-Ti shape memory alloy mesh stent for the correction of nasal deformities caused by cleft lip.

METHODSSix patients with cleft lip-nose deformities, aged from 18 to 32, were treated by implantation of Ni-Ti shape memory alloy mesh stent through intra-nasal incisions.

RESULTSThe symmetry of the alar and nasal tip were cosmetically acceptable. Satisfactory relationship between the lip and the nose were obtained in all the patients. There were not any postoperative surgical complications by 6 to 12 months' follow-up.

CONCLUSIONThe Ni-Ti shape memory alloy mesh stent is suitable for use in the correction of adult cleft-lip nose deformities.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Alloys ; Cleft Lip ; surgery ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Nickel ; Nose ; abnormalities ; Stents ; Titanium