Second stage surgery for repair of unilateral cleft lip based on the design of nose and mouth contour / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the approach and clinical efficacy of second repair surgery according to the nose and mouth contour design of unilateral cleft lip.Methods Based on the characteristics of anatomy,mechanics and deformity of the cleft lip,we designed a surgical incision of nasolabial contour lines with reference to the horizontal and central vertical lines and the contour.After careful investigation of classic procedures and clinical practice,unilateral cleft lip was repaired by overall stage Ⅱ surgical procedures.Results Application of this surgical method with satisfactory clinical efficacy had been achieved.Conclusions The second stage repair personalized surgical methods of unilateral cleft lip designed according to the nose and mouth contour can achieve maximal correction of malformation and beautiful appearance.