Does Rhinoplasty at Time of Primary Cleft Lip Repair Affect Patient Outcomes?

Optimal correction of the cleft nasal deformity has historically been a technical and intellectual challenge to the craniofacial surgeon. The deformity is unique in that multiple tissue types are adversely affected, from bone through the vestibule, cartilage, and external skin. While attitudes and surgical approaches have evolved over decades, several important considerations are factored into the surgeon ’s decision to perform a rhinoplasty at the time of cleft repair, such as the potential for interruption of significant local growth centers, scarring, and the ultimate aesthetic outcome following the patient’s adolescent growth spurt.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 30, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: H.E. Jazayeri, K.C. Lee, J. Lopez, A.K. Gosain, Z.S. Peacock, S.P. Edwards, D. Steinbacher Tags: Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery Source Type: research