title: The orbicularis oris muscle: a functional approach to its repair in the cleft lip.
abstract: Using electrical stimulation the different muscular components of the orbicularis oris muscle are defined at the time of operation for repair of the cleft. By wide dissection and differential re-arrangement, these muscular components can then be brought into their normal position. Not only is a better cosmetic and functional result achieved immediately but it is suggested that some common growth deformities will be avoided.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004558:Electric Stimulation; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods