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Correction of congenital macrostomia by double reversing Z-plasty: A technical note
Charlotte Oliver1, Alice Prévost2, Zoé Cavalier2
1Service de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale et Stomatologie, CHU de Nantes, 1 place Alexis Ricordeau, 44093 Nantes, France.
Abstract:
Congenital macrostomia is a rare congenital deformity that consists of an enlargement of the commissure of the mouth. The malformation may be unilateral or bilateral and has a polymorphic presentation. Various surgical techniques have been described to correct macrostomia, with only a few cases illustrating the expected results. The surgical repair must consider both esthetic as well as functional impacts for the patient. We here propose a technical note to refine and provide additional information for good achievement of "Double Reversing Z-Plasty" for correction of macrostomia. Our case series also reports good long-term functional and esthetic results obtained with this technique, especially in case of a minor cleft.

