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Current trends in unilateral cleft lip repair
Evan B Hughes1, Sherard A Tatum
1Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA.
Summary
This review examines current unilateral cleft lip repair techniques, highlighting trends in surgical methods and perioperative care. Innovations aim to enhance outcomes and patient experience.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Unilateral cleft lip repair is a common pediatric surgical procedure.
- Current literature review on evolving surgical and perioperative practices.
Approach:
- Comprehensive review of contemporary literature on unilateral cleft lip repair.
- Analysis of trends in surgical techniques and perioperative management.
Key Points:
- Surgical trends include curvilinear and geometric hybrid lip repairs.
- Perioperative advancements feature enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols.
- Nasoalveolar molding and outpatient repairs in same-day surgery centers are increasingly utilized.
Conclusions:
- The field is evolving with new technologies to improve surgical outcomes.
- Focus on enhancing cosmesis, functionality, and the overall operative experience.
