Modified Lip Revision Surgery For The Severe Whistle Lip Deformity In Bilateral Cleft Lip

Whistle deformity is a sequela of primary surgical repair of the bilateral cleft lip that leads to a vertical tissue deficiency and a non-functional orbicularis oris muscle in the medial portion of the upper lip. This sequel is significantly limiting functionally and esthetically. We propose a complete labial revision with a secondary cheiloplasty of Mulliken and a submucosal inferiorly based flap in the central tubercle to increase the volume at this usually deficient area.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research