[Anatomic and functional plasty for unilateral complete cleft lip].

OBJECTIVE

To explore methods for one-stage repairing of nose deformity and alveolar cleft, as well as primary unilateral complete cleft lip.

METHODS

The nose deformity and alveolar cleft were repaired by Carstens' surgical methods, rhBMP-2 was used for correction of alveolar cleft.

RESULTS

From 2004 to 2008, 45 cases of cleft lip were treated in the United States and followed up for 3-5 years. In 2007, 10 cases of cleft lip were treated in China and followed up for 1 year. All results were satisfactory.

CONCLUSIONS

Carstens' surgical methods can be applied for early correction of nose deformity and alveolar cleft in patients with complete cleft lip.