title: Cleft lip micronostril: the problem and proposed solution.
abstract: Micronostril is a cicatricial stenosis that may occur in the caudal-most portion of the nasal cavity of cleft lip patients. This stenosis can be severe and functionally debilitating. Previously proposed solutions have offered disappointing results. Our solution has three key elements: adequate scar release; restoration of the lining and support by way of chondrocutaneous composite graft; and post-operative custom acrylic splinting.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, OH 45267-0558, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Loftus
authors.forename: H W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Neale
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D002648:Child; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D004867:Equipment Design; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000473:pathology; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery*; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013165:Splints
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins