Comprehensively correcting lip-nasal deformities secondary to cleft lip repair
LIANG Li-ming
GAO Jian-hua
Abstract：Objective To explore a comprehensive method to correct lip-nasal deformities secondary to cleft lip repair. Method We developed a simple comprehensive method by combining several currently well-practiced surgical methods with appropriate modification. Chiefly, the Cupid's bow was reconstructed with full-thickness skin excision, and the vermilion deficiency repaired with the mucosal flap from the lower lip. The nasal deformities were corrected comprehensively by rhombic skin excision of the compromised nostril base, traction between the columella base and the lateral alar crus, M+T incision on the edge of the naris and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) implantation into the nasal cavity. Results Twelve patients received surgeries with this approach, whose lip-nasal deformities were well corrected, and complications were not observed. A half-year follow-up demonstrated satisfactory long-term effect. Conclusion This comprehensive method is applicable in correcting moderate or severe secondary lip-nasal deformities with satisfactory effect.
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Publication Date：2001-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 282-284 )