Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery ›› 2009, Vol. 5 ›› Issue (6): 337-339.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-0364.2009.006.012

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Correction of Nasal Deformities of the Unilateral Cleft Lip by Medpor Combined with Cartilage of Nasal Septum

WU Xuan, CHEN Xiaoping, LIN Jinde, ZHOU Yudan, GAO Xia, XU Yanwu   

  1. International Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Center; Nanjing Medical University; Nanjing 210029; China.
  • Published:2020-07-23

Abstract: Objective To correct nasal deformities of cleft lip and Palate by Medpor implants and cartilage of nasal septum.Methods Medpor implant was placed nearby verge of anterior nasal aperture to raise fundament of nose;Cartilage of nasal septum was harvested to raise apex nasi and repair collapsed nasal wing.Results Fifteen cases were treated by this method and the results were satisfying and the contour of the nose were similar to normal.Conclusion Medpor implant and cartilage of nasal septum can be used to correct nasal deformities of cleft lip and Palate.This is an ideal method with slight wound,shorter operative time quick recovery and concealed postoperative scar.

Key words: Unilateral cleft lip, Nasal deformities, Medpor implants, Cartilage of nasal septum

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