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Facial Plast Surg 2007; 23(2): 123-127
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-979281
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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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21 May 2007 (online)

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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.

KEYWORDS

Cleft rhinoplasty - revision rhinoplasty - sliding cheilorhinoplasty - rhinoplasty - cleft nose

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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