[Correction of naso-labial disfigurement subsequent to bilateral cleft lip repair with combined upper lip flap and Abbe flap].
Anomalies of the nose and lip after repair of bilateral cleft lip and palate is a psychological injury to the patients affecting their social intercourse. The author has designed an operative method using a flap of the fore-lip combined with Abbe flap of the lower lip to repair the anomaly with successful result. In two patients, free Abbe lip flap was used, with one complete success and partial necrosis of the other.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Affiliated First Hospital of Human Medical University, Changsha.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps