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Cleft lip micronostril: the problem and proposed solution

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Micronostril, a nasal cavity stenosis in cleft lip patients, can be debilitating. A new surgical approach using scar release, cartilage grafts, and splinting offers improved outcomes for this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Craniofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Micronostril is a severe cicatricial stenosis affecting the caudal nasal cavity in cleft lip patients.
  • This condition can lead to significant functional impairment.
  • Previous treatments for micronostril have yielded unsatisfactory results.