Facial Plast Surg 2007; 23(2): 123-127
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-979281
Copyright © 2007 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Secondary Rhinoplasty in Unilateral Cleft Nasal Deformity

Tom D. Wang1
  • 1Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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Publication Date:
21 May 2007 (online)

ABSTRACT

Secondary rhinoplasty in the unilateral cleft nose represents one of the most difficult problems in rhinoplasty surgery. The sliding cheilorhinoplasty operation is a procedure that aids the correction of the deformed cleft nose. This technique is presented in detail, with operative examples.

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Tom D WangM.D. F.A.C.S. 

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon