Simultaneous Correction of Complex Secondary Deformities of Cleft Lip Using Autogenous Costal Cartilage Combined With Rib Grafts.

OBJECTIVE

Complex secondary deformities of cleft lip include nasal and labial deformities, alveolar cleft, oronasal fistula, and so on. In this report, the authors present a method to simultaneously repair the above complex deformities with autogenous costal cartilage and rib grafts.

METHODS

The surgical procedure of simultaneous correction includes

RESULTS

: Satisfactory outcomes were achieved in all 22 patients. Fifteen patients were followed up for 6 to 24 months and exhibited good nasal shape, repaired alveolar cleft, improved labial shape, and closed oronasal fistula. Three patients presented with red nasal tips. One patient had local infection, which was cured by antibiotics.

CONCLUSION

This methodAs this method has led to positive outcomes, it has the potential to be widely used in clinical practice.