[Correction of secondary deformity of unilateral cleft lip with refined anatomic repair in orbicularis oris muscle].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the functional repair of secondary deformity of unilateral cleft lip.


METHODS
The nasal branch, nasolabial branch, and labial branch of orbicularis oris muscle were dissected and repositioned precisely to correct the secondary deformity of unilateral cleft lip.


RESULTS
96 patients were treated successfully with this method during Jan. 2005 to Oct. 2008. Good cosmetic and functional results were achieved. 85 cases were followed up for 3 months to 5 years with a satisfactory rate of 94.1% (80/85 cases).


CONCLUSIONS
The application of refined anatomy and precise reposition in orbicularis oris muscle is important to ensure therapeutic effect in patients with secondary deformity of unilateral cleft lip.
Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China.
Wei
W
Yan
Zhen-Min
ZM
Zhao
Yong-Ping
YP
Qin
Wei
W
Wang
Ning-Bei
NB
Yin
Tao
T
Song
Hai-Dong
HD
Li
Di
D
Wu
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult