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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Medical Photography
  • Craniofacial Anomalies

Background:

  • Standardized medical photographs are vital for cleft lip patient care, aiding preoperative/postoperative comparisons and academic discourse.
  • Limited research exists on specific photographic techniques for cleft lip deformities, which involve both morphological and functional abnormalities.
  • Cleft lip and nose deformities present complex challenges requiring precise documentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish effective, easy-to-follow, and precise photographic protocols for documenting cleft lip and nose deformities.
  • To improve the quality and informativeness of 2D digital photographs used in cleft lip surgery.
  • To provide surgeons with standardized imaging tools for better patient assessment and communication.

Main Methods:

  • Photographic documentation of cleft lip patients was performed in 6 standard positions (frontal, tilted side views, basal view).
  • Images were captured during 5 distinct facial expressions (closed lips, slightly open, smiling, teeth bared, pout).
  • The methodology considered both the morphology and functional aspects of the lip and nose in cleft lip patients.

Main Results:

  • The study successfully captured a comprehensive range of common cleft lip and nasal deformities.
  • Photographs documented key issues like vermillion border discontinuity, lip prolapse, nasal asymmetry, and septal deviation.
  • The 6 positions and 5 expressions provided detailed visualization of the deformities.

Conclusions:

  • A set of effective and precise photographic protocols for cleft lip surgery has been proposed.
  • These protocols facilitate the capture of high-quality 2D digital images essential for surgical planning and evaluation.
  • The guidelines aim to standardize medical photography in cleft lip care, enhancing communication and outcomes.