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Premaxillary excision: reasons and effects.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

|February 1, 1984

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Premaxillectomy in children with bilateral cleft lip and palate can lead to a "church steeple" maxillary arch defect. However, midfacial growth arrest did not occur in these cases.

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Area of Science:

Craniofacial surgery
Pediatric plastic surgery
Cleft lip and palate treatment

Background:

This study examines the long-term outcomes of premaxillectomy in children with bilateral cleft lip and palate.
The history and rationale behind primary and secondary premaxillectomy are reviewed.

Observation:

Five cases of bilateral cleft lip and palate patients who underwent premaxillectomy between ages 5 and 11 are presented.
The specific reasons for each premaxillectomy procedure are detailed.
Patients were followed into adolescence to assess long-term effects.

Findings:

Four out of five patients developed an abnormal "church steeple" defect in their maxillary arches post-procedure.
Midfacial growth arrest and pseudoprognathism were not observed in any of the patients.

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Surgical techniques, prosthetic, and soft-tissue reconstruction details are specified.

Implications:

Secondary premaxillectomy can be a viable treatment option for select cases of bilateral cleft lip and palate.
Understanding the potential for maxillary arch deformities is crucial for surgical planning.
This research contributes to the evidence base for managing complex cleft lip and palate cases.