Correction of Unilateral Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity with Double V-Y Open Tip Rhinoplasty

Authors

  • Apirag Chuangsuwanich Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

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Abstract

The correction of unilateral cleft lip nasal deformity is a challenging task. Many different technique to correct this deformity. The V shape incision was made at the columella and alar web. Lower lateral cartilage on cleft site was sutured to the upper cartilage and lower cartilage on non-cleft site. The incision was closed in V-Y fashion. Thirty-two patients (20 females, 12 males) were operated on during 1997-2000. All the patients were satisfied with the results. Five patients needed more correction. No complication was founded. All scars were un-noticeable.

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01-01-2003

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Chuangsuwanich, A. . (2003). Correction of Unilateral Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity with Double V-Y Open Tip Rhinoplasty. Siriraj Medical Journal, 55(1), 6–11. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/245371

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Vol. 55 No. 1 (2003): January

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