title: New Technique for Correction of the Microform Cleft Lip Using Trans/Intraoral Approach.
abstract: The traditional method of treating microform cleft lip with nose deformity uses upper lip external incision, finally leading to a small scar on the upper lip. Hereafter, we present a new method for the correction of microform cleft lip using trans/intraoral approach. The new surgical technique is characterized as (1) using trans/intraoral approach and no incisions on the skin of the upper lip, (2) reconstruction of the "cross" muscular structure using the abnormal muscular insertions at the base of nasal columella and the nasal alar to restore nose deformity, and (3) repair of the lip deformity using two small Z-plasties to get the aesthetic and functional outcome. Thirty patients with microform cleft lip were repaired with our technique, and good functional and aesthetic results of repaired noses and upper lips were obtained in most cases.
authors.affiliation: Cleft Lip Therapy Center, Plastic Surgery Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Badachu Road, Shijingshan District Beijing, 100041 China.
authors.forename: Haidong
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Li
authors.affiliation: Cleft Lip Therapy Center, Plastic Surgery Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Badachu Road, Shijingshan District Beijing, 100041 China.
authors.forename: Ningbei
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Yin
authors.affiliation: Cleft Lip Therapy Center, Plastic Surgery Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Badachu Road, Shijingshan District Beijing, 100041 China.
authors.forename: Tao
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Song
authors.affiliation: Central Laboratory, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, 22 Zhongguancun Street South, Haidian District Beijing, 100081 China.
authors.forename: Yixiang
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Wang
keywords: Microform cleft lip; Nose deformity; Surgical technique; Trans/intraoral approach