Functional matrix cleft repair: a common strategy for unilateral and bilateral clefts

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
Michael H Carstens

Abstract

At first glance, the morphologies of unilateral and bilateral clefts appear quite distinct. So much so, that many authors describe them as separate entities altogether. This has given rise to disparate surgical strategies. This paper presents a unifying theory of pathogenesis and treatment.

Citations

May 18, 2004·Clinics in Plastic Surgery·Michael H Carstens
Nov 4, 2009·Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India·Ember L Ewings, Michael H Carstens
Nov 21, 2007·International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery·H XingW Yan
Jul 21, 2004·European Journal of Paediatric Neurology : EJPN : Official Journal of the European Paediatric Neurology Society·Michael H Carstens
Oct 4, 2006·Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery·David LeshemJohn H Phillips

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