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Semin Plast Surg 2005; 19(4): 329-342
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-925905
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Treatment of Complete Bilateral Cleft Lip-Nasal Deformity

Philip Kuo-Ting Chen1 , M. Samuel Noordhoff2 , Eric J.W Liou3
  • 1Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
  • 2Superintendent Emeritus
  • 3Department of Orthodontic and Craniofacial Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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03 January 2006 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The modern technique of presurgical orthopedics and nasoalveolar molding produces a better skeletal foundation and nasal shape for the repair of the bilateral cleft lip-nasal deformity. The general principles are as follows: (1) preserve the presurgical columellar length; (2) keep the width of the central lip segment narrow without compromising the blood supply; (3) advance the columella prolabium complex superiorly to allow reconstruction of the orbicularis oris muscle behind the prolabium; (4) release the alar cartilage attachment from the pyriform rim and provide additional coverage of this soft tissue deficiency with the use of inferior turbinate flaps; (5) release and reposition the lower lateral cartilage; (6) adequately dissect above the maxillary periosteum; (7) reconstruct the nasal floor by local mucosal flaps; (8) reconstruct the prolabial buccal sulcus with tissue from the prolabium; (9) reconstruct the orbicularis muscle sphincter and attach it to the anterior nasal spine; (10) reconstruct a new Cupid's bow, central vermilion, and lip tubercle with tissue from the lateral lips; (11) balance the height of both lateral lips without any incision around the ala; and (12) maintain the presurgical nasolabial angle. The residual nasal deformity remains a problem that needs further improvement. The long-term result in Chang Gung Craniofacial Center suggests overcorrection of columella height before, during, and after lip repair.

KEYWORDS

Bilateral cleft lip - nasoalveolar molding - long-term result

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Craniofacial Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

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