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Isolated cleft of alar rim
R Kannan1, Reena John, Rethish Elangovan
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariar Dental College, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery
|March 14, 2013
Summary
Isolated congenital alar rim defects are rare. A rotation advancement flap successfully reconstructed the defect, achieving good symmetry, nostril thickness, and minimal scarring.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Alar rim defects are typically acquired due to trauma, burns, or tumor excision.
- Congenital isolated alar rim defects are exceptionally rare, occurring in approximately 1 in 20,000 to 40,000 live births.
- These defects can significantly impact nasal aesthetics and function.
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