Patients who undergo corrective surgery for cleft lip are known to be at risk for subsequently developing secondary nasal deformity. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Y-shaped conchal cartilage transplantation on the correction of nasal deformity secondary to cleft lip and its influence on mental health. Sixteen patients with nasal deformity secondary to cleft lip admitted...

This review describes the two types of congenital cleft hand deformity, stressing the important ways in which they differ and summarises the surgical techniques that may be used in their t reatment . Introduction The two conditions are frequently grouped together under such titles as lobster-claw hand, ectrodactyly, oligodactyly and split hand. These terms are confusing, sometimes hurtful to pa...

In adult cases of bilateral cleft lip nasal deformity, an esthetically satisfying result can not be obtained only by manipulation inside the nose with the nasal tip pointing upward. The nasal tip should be made in a more anterior direction for nasal esthetic improvement. Additional tissue beyond the nose is needed, and the forked flap is a useful method in such cases. However, the blood circula...

To explore the potential viability and limitations of 3D printed models of children with cleft palate deformity. BACKGROUND The advantages of 3D printed replicas of normal anatomical specimens have previously been described. The creation of 3D prints displaying patient-specific anatomical pathology for surgical planning and interventions is an emerging field. Here we explored the possibility ...

Reconstruction of the cleft nasal deformity can often pose a significant challenge to a rhinoplasty surgeon. Principal features of unilateral and bilateral cleft nasal deformities and their changes with growth are discussed. This article reviews current trends in cleft nasal rhinoplasty associated with early and late intervention. Finally, the authors review their own data on the applications o...

During the study period from January 1985 to December 1994, there were 1105 new cleft cases seen in the Department of Plastic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital. These included newborn as well as unoperated children and adult cases. During the same period, the total number of recorded births in Singapore was 474,542. Out of the 1105 new cleft cases seen, 984 were Singaporeans. The incidence of...