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Our experiences managing a rare cranio-orbital cleft.

Sami A Al-Ani¹, Michelle B Locke, Martin Rees

¹Craniofacial Unit, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.

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This report details a rare Tessier cleft number 9, an orbital cleft anomaly. Surgical planning utilized 3D CT reconstructions and models for optimal patient management.

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Area of Science:

Craniofacial surgery
Plastic surgery
Medical imaging

Background:

Orbital clefts are rare congenital facial anomalies.
Tessier clefts classify facial midline and paramidline fissures.
Tessier cleft number 9 involves the upper lateral orbit.

Observation:

A case of unilateral upper lateral orbital cleft, consistent with Tessier cleft number 9, is presented.
The patient's clinical presentation and diagnostic imaging are described.

Findings:

Surgical management and treatment strategies for this rare cleft are discussed.
The study reviews existing literature on Tessier cleft number 9.
Three-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) reconstructions and physical models proved valuable for surgical planning.

Implications:

Accurate diagnosis and surgical planning are crucial for managing rare craniofacial anomalies.
Advanced imaging techniques like 3D CT enhance surgical precision.
This case contributes to the understanding and treatment of orbital clefts.