Correction of secondary deformity of unilateral cleft lip with refined anatomic repair in orbicularis oris muscle / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
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(6): 254-257, 2010.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-268696
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the functional repair of secondary deformity of unilateral cleft lip.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>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.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>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).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>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.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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General Surgery
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Congenital Abnormalities
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Nose
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Cleft Lip
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Treatment Outcome
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Facial Muscles
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Lip
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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