Application of autologous rib cartilage to repair secondary complex deformity of unilateral cleft lip and palate / 中华医学美学美容杂志

Objective To study the clinical efficacy of autologous cartilage following unilateral cleft lip and palate repair on correction of secondary complex deformity.Methods 17 patients with complex secondary cleft palate were enrolled in this study from December 2004 to December 2014.Correction of nasal and lip deformity and oronasal fistula were achieved at the same time.The therapeutic efficacy was evaluated after follow-up from 3 months to 2 years after operation.Results All 17 patients received satisfactory results,of which 14 patients were satisfied and three cases of general satisfaction.Conclusions Satisfactory results are received by using autologous rib cartilage to repair secondary complex deformity of unilateral cleft lip and palate.