PMID: 16525623Mar 10, 2006Paper

Use of L-shaped silicone prosthesis and expanded polytetrafluoraethylene to repair the nasal deformities after repair of unilateral cleft lip: report of 17 cases

Shanghai kou qiang yi xue = Shanghai journal of stomatology
Tong-rong Guo, Qi-fei Xu

Abstract

To evaluate the effect of using L-shaped silicone prosthesis and expanded polytetrafluoraethylene (ePTFE) to correct the nasal deformities after repair of unilateral cleft lip in 17 cases. After correction of the malposed nasal cartilages, a chip of ePTFE was added to the tip of the L-shaped silicone prosthesis, and sutured with 5-0 nylon thread, to consolidate and mold the nasal dorsum, tip, ala and nasal columella. Simultaneous use of L-shaped silicone prosthesis and expanded polytetrafluoraethylene could elevate the flat nasal dorsum, tip, ala and nasal columella, which improved the nasal contour significantly. 11 patients achieved excellent esthetic results, and 6 had improvement. Use of L-shaped silicone prosthesis and ePTFE to repair the nasal deformities after repair of unilateral cleft lip is a simple and effective method.

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