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Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

19-11-2023 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Treatment Modalities to Achieve Nasal Symmetry in Unilateral Cleft Lip/Nasal Deformity: An Objective and Comparative Evaluation

Authors: K. Mustafa, Shehzana Fatima, M. V. Ashith, Jay Nandkishor Goyal, Amrutha Varshini, Aafreen Aftab

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

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Abstract

Introduction

Primary cleft lip repair techniques do not address the nasal deformity adequately resulting in nasal asymmetry. Maneuvers employed to minimize this have varying degrees of success.

Aim

To assess the outcome of different treatment modalities employed to establish nasal symmetry in unilateral cleft lip.

Methods

100 patients with complete unilateral cleft lip/ palate operated for primary cheiloplasty with modified Millard’s rotation advancement technique were divided into five groups. Group 1: lip repair alone, Group 2: NAM followed by lip repair, Group 3: lip repair followed by placement of conformers, Group 4: NAM followed by lip repair and placement of conformers, Group 5: lip repair with semi-open rhinoplasty. Objective assessment was done using measurable parameters after 12 months post-operatively on a 1:1 standard photograph.

Results

Group 5 showed statistical significance in all parameters assessed. Progressive improvement in nasal symmetry was noted from Group 1 to Group V.

Conclusion

In our study, group V, i.e., modified Millard’s repair with semi-open rhinoplasty improved the results in terms of all the objective parameters assessed. The results of the other groups showed improvement though not consistent in all parameters. Naso-alveolar molding is an effective adjunct. Additionally, nasal conformers proved to be of great value in retaining the results obtained post-surgery.
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Metadata
Title
Treatment Modalities to Achieve Nasal Symmetry in Unilateral Cleft Lip/Nasal Deformity: An Objective and Comparative Evaluation
Authors
K. Mustafa
Shehzana Fatima
M. V. Ashith
Jay Nandkishor Goyal
Amrutha Varshini
Aafreen Aftab
Publication date
19-11-2023
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-023-02039-7