Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery ›› 2012, Vol. 8 ›› Issue (4): 213-228.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-0364.2012.04.008

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Application of Functional Reconstruction in Transverse Facial Cleft

SHENG Dewu1,WAN Yanjun2,ZHANG Hongchuang2,LI Hong1,LIANG Junming2,ZHANG Yang2   

  1. 1 Department of Stomatology,Xinyi Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Jiangsu 221400,China;2 Department of Stomatology,Xuzhou First People’s Hospital,Jiangsu 221006,China.
  • Published:2020-07-23

Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of functional reconstruction in the reconstruction of transverse facial cleft.Methods From 2003 to 2011,11 cases with transverse facial cleft were repaired by functional reconstruction.The skin of cheek was crossed by Z flap to prevent the scar from shrinking straightly and the thin tissues from depressed deformity.Functional muscle trimming was done to repair the ring structure of musculus orbicularis oris.Results All the patients were followed for 3 to 12 months and there were no angular chilitis and formation of ulceration.The natural appearance of the lips,coordinate movements and plump cheeks were achieved.Conclusion Functional reconstruction of transverse facial cleft could improve the coordinate lip movements greatly and achieve natural facial expression.

Key words: Transverse Facial Cleft, Functional Reconstruction, Developmental Deformity

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