Title: Combination V-shaped flap with Abbe flap for secondary reconstruction of postoperative nasolabial deformity of bilateral cleft lip in 12 cases
Abstract: Objective To study the effect of secondary reconstruction of postoperative nasolabial deformity of bilateral cleft lip with combination cross flap with Abbe flap.Methods From 2005 to 2008,12 cases with postoperative nasolabial deformity of bilateral cleft lip underwent the reconstruction with combination cross flap with Abbe flap.The V-shaped flap was designed in the upper lip for uprising the nasal columella,increasing the height of anterior lip,and diminishing the width of anterior lip.The Abbe flaps were designed in the lower lip for reconstructing vermilion tubercle,and coordinating the width of upper and lower lip.Results All the flaps were survived with primary healing and satisfactory cosmetic results got in the nasolabial region.Conclusion The combination V-shaped flap with Abbe flap is an effective method for secondary reconstruction of postoperative nasolabial deformity of bilateral cleft lip.
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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