Achieving midvault symmetry in unilateral cleft nose deformity rhinoplasty

Autor: Brajendra Baser, Pallavi Singh, Pragati Shubha
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology, Vol 38, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1012-5574
2090-8539
DOI: 10.1186/s43163-022-00339-2
Popis: Abstract Background The objective of the study was to provide aesthetic improvement in unilateral cleft nose deformity by reconstructing the midvault of cleft side alone with unilateral osteotomies, simulating symmetry with the normal side, together with tip reconstruction. While most of the literature emphasizes on tip reconstruction, few of them focus on techniques of repositioning the slanting nasal sidewall, which aids in achieving the desired symmetry. We describe a method of repositioning the bony nasal vault to a more lateral and symmetrical orientation by making unilateral osteotomies. Results Eighteen patients of unilateral cleft nose deformity underwent rhinoplasty between March 16 and January 20. All patients had prior primary cleft lip repair. Thirteen patients underwent primary rhinoplasty while 5 underwent secondary rhinoplasty having undergone primary rhinoplasty elsewhere. Follow-up was from 1 to 3 years. Results were evaluated using Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation [ROE] Questionnaire, and Asher McDade Aesthetic Index [AMAI] Rating. Pre- and post-operative scores were compared. All patients were subjectively satisfied. The ROE and AMAI scores showed statistically significant improvement from pre-operative scores. Conclusion Obtaining symmetry in cleft nose deformity is a surgical challenge even in experienced hands. Using structural grafts only on the cleft side we attempted to create a near normal symmetry and achieve a natural nasal appearance, with satisfactory improvement from both patient’s and surgeons’ perspective. Level of evidence Case series- 4
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