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Structural Support in Correction of Cleft Nasal Deformity: Multimedia
Updated: Oct 16, 2008
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![]() | Media file 1: Sources of structural support material (in order of preference): A, septum; B, ear cartilage; C, rib cartilage; D, tibial crest; E, pelvic rim crest. |
![]() | Media file 2: A. Nostril and columellar rim incision for complete tip cartilage exposure. B. Surgeon's view after dissection and elevation. |
![]() | Media file 4: Centripetal rotation of nostril axes and fixation to vertical post. |
![]() | Media file 5: A. Degloving of soft tissues of nasal tip including septal perichondrium. B. Elevation of dissected tip soft tissue by upward traction. |
![]() | Media file 6: Centripetal rotation and fixation across septal post with sutures or soft tissues. |
![]() | Media file 7: Preoperative view; immediate postoperative view. |
![]() | Media file 8: Preoperative and 5-year postoperative views of surgical repair of cleft nasal deformity. |
![]() | Media file 9: Preoperative and 5-year postoperative views of surgical repair of cleft nasal deformity. |
![]() | Media file 10: Preoperative and 7-year postoperative views of surgical repair of cleft nasal deformity. |
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Keywords
cleft nasal deformity, cleft lip, "hare lip, " cleft lip reconstruction, cleft lip surgery, cleft nose surgery, cleft nasal surgery, secondary cleft lip, nasal deformity, nasal deformities



















