Cleft lip rhinoplasty.
Many surgical approaches and techniques to repair cleft nasal deformities have been described. Because the presenting patient with a congenital deformity is young, the surgical plan must account for patient growth and surgical scarring. The surgeon should understand the pathophysiology of the deformity and have a systematic surgical plan. This article describes the classic nasal abnormalities associated with clefting of the lip, and outlines surgical techniques and timing used to minimize these deformities.
Sykes
Jonathan M
JM
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, University of California, Davis, 2521 Stockton Blvd., Suite 7200, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA. jonathan.sykes@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Jang
Yong Ju
YJ
D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000002:abnormalities*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*