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Surgical modifications for microform cleft lip repairs.

Sadanori Akita1, Akiyoshi Hirano

  • 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Developmental and Reconstructive Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Sakamoto, Nagasaki, Japan. akitas@hf.rim.or.jp

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Surgical repair of microform cleft lip using z-flaps and muscle repositioning offers superior aesthetic outcomes. This technique is recommended for infant patients, especially in milder cases, to minimize scarring.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Craniofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Microform cleft lip is a rare congenital condition requiring surgical correction.
  • Surgical techniques and timing for microform cleft lip repair remain debated.
  • This study evaluates outcomes of two surgical approaches for primary microform cleft lip repair.

Observation:

  • Eight patients with microform cleft lip, aged 3 months to 9 years, underwent primary repair between 1991 and 2003.
  • Two methods were employed: conventional linear incision with triangular flap and orbicularis oris muscle reconstruction, or a two-small z-flap approach with central philtral muscle repositioning.
  • The z-flap method was utilized for milder cases with subtle skin furrows.

Findings:

  • Both methods achieved satisfactory results with at least 18 months follow-up.
  • The z-flap approach with muscle repositioning resulted in better nostril symmetry, vermillion border integrity, and reduced scarring compared to conventional repairs.
  • Infant repair using the z-flap technique yielded excellent outcomes with minimal scarring in most Caucasian lip types.

Implications:

  • The modified z-flap technique with muscle repositioning is a recommended surgical modification for microform cleft lip repair in infants.
  • Early surgical intervention using this method can lead to improved aesthetic results and reduced visible scarring.
  • This approach offers a promising solution for optimizing functional and cosmetic outcomes in microform cleft lip patients.