Management of Commonly Encountered Secondary Cleft Deformities of Face-A Case Series

Journal Title: International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 4

Abstract

Orofacial clefts are one of the commonest congenital deformities occurring due to disturbances during the embryological formation, development and growth of orofacial region. The treatment of cleft deformities in the early period of life is mandatory to address the aesthetic, functional and psychological problems affecting the child. A considerable number of surgical modalities for definitive correction of unilateral and bilateral cleft lip, nose, and eyelid deformities have been reported over the past half century. After the initial cleft repair, there is a long period of dramatic growth. This powerful variable of growth may ultimately distort the immediate surgical result. Hence, the correction of secondary deformities plays a very important part in the care of these patients. In this article we are enlisting some simple techniques to correct the commonly encountered secondary cleft deformities of face that gave acceptable results to the patients. These corrective surgeries not only improved the function and aesthetics but also increased the confidence level, satisfaction and overall quality of life of the patient.

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JACOB JOHN, ARJUN MADHU USHA, MUBARAK AZIZ, VINIT RENKAN ACHARY, HARI KRISHNAN

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  • EP ID EP369960
  • DOI 10.7860/IJARS/2017/28759:2331
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JACOB JOHN, ARJUN MADHU USHA, MUBARAK AZIZ, VINIT RENKAN ACHARY, HARI KRISHNAN (2017). Management of Commonly Encountered Secondary Cleft Deformities of Face-A Case Series. International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery, 6(4), 1-5. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-369960