The usage of inferior turbinate mucosal flap for repairing cleft lip / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate a technique for decreasing the tension of the nasal floor during the procedures of repairing complete clef lip.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>With the designation of an inferior turbinate mucosal flap combined with an oral mucosal flap in the splitting side, the tension was effectively decreased and the nasal floor was closed easily. Eighteen patients was selected for the treatment with this technique since 2000. The follow-ups were 10 to 24 months.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All of the patients showed wound healing well with the significant improvement in the donor site.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The above mentioned technique may effectively decrease the tension and be used to close the nasal floor safely. It could also reduce the incidence of the complications.</p>