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Surgical correction of bifid nose
Ali Tawfik1, Hossam Elsayed El-Sisi1, Ahmed Musaad Abd El-Fattah1
1Otolaryngology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt.
Objectives:
Evaluation of the aesthetic outcome and functional aspect after surgical correction of bifid nose by combined Millard forked flap with external rhinoplasty
Background:
Bifid nose is a rare congenital anomaly that results during facial development but the explicit mechanism is not clearly understood. Clinical findings are quite variable with a wide range of severity. Surgical correction still represents great challenge to facial plastic surgeons; extensive deformities in many cases, rarity of condition and paucity of publications are contributing factors.
Methods:
Surgical correction of six patients with bifid nose by a combined Millard forked flap with external rhinoplasty
Results:
The aesthetic and functional outcomes were acceptable for all patients and parents. There were no considerable postoperative complications.
Conclusions:
This approach is highly effective for various grades of bifid nose. Early management is preferable to avoid psychological morbidity. Secondary rhinoplasty is usually needed for cosmetic refinement.
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