Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the available classification systems for cleft lip deformities. 2. Discuss, in detail, the normal anatomic features of the orbicularis oris muscle and the aberrant features seen in unilateral cleft lip deformities. 3. Define the anatomic features of the unilateral clef...

Over a 6-month period a record was kept of all patients presenting to the accident and emergency (A&E) department with nasal injuries. The results of the nasal radiographs were analysed to gauge their benefit. It was found that there was poor correlation between the radiological findings and the presence of external deformity, the latter determining the decision to carry out treatment. Routine ...

Congenital anomalies of the lids and inner canthi are not uncommon. However, superior epiblepharon, an exaggerated palpebral skinfold overhanging the upper lid, is a rare congenital deformity in Caucasians, possibly transmitted as a dominant hereditary characteristic (Duke-Elder, I964). The patient described in this report is of unusual interest in that the superior epiblepharon did not become ...

The choice of CPT code first depends upon whether the procedure is primary, secondary or performed for a cleft lip nasal deformity. If the nose has never undergone previous surgery, the procedure is considered primary; if a previous procedure has been performed, whether by you or by another surgeon, then the current operation is considered secondary. Separate codes describe procedures performed...

In patients having a short nose with a short septal length and/or severe columellar retraction, a septal extension graft is a good solution, as it allows the dome to move caudally and pushes down the columellar base. Fixing the medial crura of the alar cartilages to a septal extension graft leads to an uncomfortably rigid nasal tip and columella, and results in unnatural facial animation. Furth...

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 a...

Background Diprosopus dirrhinus, or nasal duplication, is a rare entity of partial craniofacial duplication. Methods The case we present is the first report of diprosopus dirrhinus associated with complete cleft lip and palate. The baby was born in Cambodia at full term by normal vaginal delivery with no significant perinatal and family history. Physical examination revealed significant facia...

BACKGROUND Infants with deformational plagiocephaly (DP) usually present with cranial vault deformities as well as facial asymmetry. The purpose of this study was to use three-dimensional anthropometric data to evaluate the influence of cranial deformities on facial asymmetry. METHODS We analyzed three-dimensional computed tomography data for infants with DP (n=48) and without DP (n=30, contr...

UNLABELLED Nasal tip ptosis ("drooping" or long nose) occurs when the tip of the nose is more caudal than what is deemed ideal. Intrinsic factors, such as elongated or caudally-rotated lower lateral cartilages, can lead to nasal tip ptosis. Extrinsic factors, such as elongated upper lateral cartilages or excessive caudal anterior septum and heavy nasal skin, can push the nasal tip caudally and ...