Clinical efficacy of nasolabial groove flap/offside ala nasi groove flap on nasal deformity of Tessier 3 cleft / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To find a method to repair nasal deformity of Tessier 3 cleft.Methods Five Tessier 3 cleft patients were treated from June 2010 to June 2015 in our department.Nasolabial groove flap or nasolabial groove flap accompanied by offside ala nasi groove flap were performed to correct the nasal deformity according to the defect of the ala.Results Two cases were treated with simple nasolabial groove glap,and 3 cases were treated with nasolabial groove flap accompanied by offside ala nasi groove flap.All the flaps survived with incisions of donor sites healed primarily.The color,texture and thickness of the flaps were similar to those of recipient sites after 1 year follow up.The scar in donor site was concealed and not obvious.The results showed good healing and good appearance,and the symmetry between the nostrils also seemed to be acceptable.Conclusions Nasolabial groove flap and nasolabial groove flap accompanied by offside ala nasi groove flap are good methods to correct nasal deformity of Tessier 3 cleft.The offside ala can be reduced at the same time and the symmetry between the nostrils can be achieved more easily.The operation is easily performed,the scar is acceptable and the results are good.