Effect of NAM on Nasal Symmetry and Proportions in Patients with UCLP: A Systematic Review

Introduction : Nasal reconstruction presents a challenge in case of patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP). Correction the nasal deformity to achieve symmetrical nose from deficient columella malformed cartilage great challenge. Nasoalveolar molding (NAM) was developed as neoadjuvant therapy for improve before surgical intervention. The aim this systematic review understand more about effect NAM on symmetry proportions UCLP. Method We searched manuscripts involving UCLP who received prior repair. Electronic literature searching PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Google scholar databases conducted studies that had been published up December 2021. Result Presurgical demonstrated benefits nasolabial form when compared did not receive any presurgical infant orthopaedic appliances (PSIO). use helps favourable reshaping decrease severity initial deformity, resulting improvement form. These changes lead improved patients. Conclusion: preponderance evidence suggests is beneficial adjuvant correction However, there insufficient conclude whether produces these at time maturity.