Reconstruction of unilateral cleft lip with vermilion musculomucosal flap: a clinical study / 中华医学美学美容杂志
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
;
(6): 261-263, 2014.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-455887
ABSTRACT
Objective To design a new vermilion musculomucosal flap to reconstruct the normal appearance of unilateral cleft lip,and to analyze the clinical effects.Methods All patients were repaired with Millard method,and vermilion musculomucosal flap was formed with fixed point method to repair vermilion.Normal function and morphology were recovered by reconstructing lip beads and forming a peak of cupid's bow.Results 78 cases were enrolled in this study.They were followed-up for 6 to 36 months after operation.Except for 6 cases of nasal deformity and 5 mild lift of vermilion of affected side,67 cases obtained satisfied nasolabial form and function,with full decline and symmetry of cupid's bow peak,and well form of nasolabial fold,and natural transition of vermilion,and significance of lip beads,and inconspicuous scars.Conclusions Appling vermilion musculomucosal flap for reconstructing vermilion of unilateral cleft lip has good effect,and it is simple and feasible.It can be a regular surgery method,and is worthy of clinical promotion.
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Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
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2014
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