Analysis of the Millard method for unilateral cleft lip repair / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
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(6): 30-32, 2003.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-256484
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To analyze and describe the advantages and disadvantages of the Millard repair in the unilateral cleft lip (UCL).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>In 30 patients with UCL undergoing the cleft lip repair with the Millard I or II method, the vermilion was repaired by a modified method with a triangle flap, while the alar cartilage reposition was performed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Postoperative follow-up of 6-12 months revealed the good results with invisible scar, good preservation of philtrum dimple and column, full vermilion and lengthened columella, good alar cartilage reposition.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The Millard method is good for UCL repair. The modified technique with a triangle flap on the vermilion edge can overcome Millard's disadvantages. The anatomic reposition of the affected alar cartilage by blunt dissection at the first stage is suitable for the oriental.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Postoperative Period
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General Surgery
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Surgical Flaps
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Cleft Lip
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Cicatrix
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Esthetics
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Nasal Cartilages
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Lip
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Methods
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Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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