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Repair of cleft lip on relatively older children with anthropometrical surgical outcome
S Rahman1, S K Majumdar, M Ahmed
1Dept. of Paediatric Surgery, Mymensingh Medical College.
Insights
This study evaluated surgical outcomes in pediatric cleft lip repair, showing high corrective rates (93-95.55%) and low complications (16.66%) across age groups. Results indicate successful aesthetic and functional improvements in cleft lip patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Cleft lip, a common congenital condition, requires surgical intervention for optimal outcomes.
- Assessing anthropometrical and aesthetic results is crucial for evaluating the success of cleft lip repair.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the anthropometrical and aesthetic surgical outcomes of cleft lip repair in pediatric patients.
- To compare outcomes across different age groups undergoing cleft lip surgery.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 54 pediatric patients with cleft lip (with or without cleft palate).
- Pre- and postoperative measurements of hemilip dimensions and nostril diameter were recorded.
- Patients were categorized into three age groups for comparative analysis.
Main Results:
- High mean corrective rates were observed: 95% in the first age group, 93% in the second, and 95.55% in the third.
- Complications were reported in only 16.66% of the patients.
- Evaluated outcomes included scar appearance, cupid's bow, notching, and labial/nasal symmetry.
Conclusions:
- Cleft lip repair in pediatric patients yields high success rates with minimal complications.
- The study provides valuable data for comparing surgical outcomes in early-age cleft lip correction.
Abstract:
A prospective study was done on 54 patients aged over 6 months with cleft lip with or without cleft palate admitted in the department of pediatric surgery of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital during the period from Oct 2002 to Dec 2004. The anthropometrical surgical outcome was evaluated by measuring the length, diameter and thickness of hemilip and diameter of nostril both pre and postoperatively (according to schedule). Patients were categorized into three groups according to their age. Mean Corrective rate was evaluated and it was shown 95% in the 1(st) age group, 93% in 2(nd) age group and 95.55% in the 3(rd) group. Complication was evaluated in only 16.66% of patients. Regarding the out come scar, cupid's bow, notching, labial and nasal symmetry were taken in consideration. Beside these this study might play a comparative role with the results of correction of cleft lip in early age.
