"W-shape" flap at nasal tip for the correction of the nasal deformity secondary to unilateral cleft lip / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate an effective method for the correction of the narrow nostril secondary to cleft lip.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A "bird wing shape" incision was made on the nasal tip to form a "W-shape" flap for repairing the nasal deformities secondary to cleft lip, especially for the cases with narrow nostril.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Twenty-eight patients were treated with this method. All the cases achieved a symmetry shape of nasal ala, nostril, nasal columella and a normal height of nasal tip except for 2 cases with malformation at nasal tip who achieved improvement after reoperation. 21 cases were followed up for 6-12 months with good cosmetic result and no recurrence.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>"W-shape" flap at the nasal tip is an ideal way for the correction of mild to moderate narrow nostril deformity secondary to cleft lip.</p>