title: Functional primary closure of cleft lip.
abstract: A technique of primary closure of the cleft lip is described. It is based on a complete understanding of the anatomy of the entire facial musculature such that it can be restored to normality and so encourage normal function and development.
authors.affiliation: Poole Hospital, Dorset.
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Markus
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Delaire
mesh_terms: D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant