Jianbing Chen1, Weimin Shen, Jie Cui, Shunrong Wang. 1. Department of Plastic Surgery, Nanjing Children's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to explore a new method for transverse facial cleft correction to improve dynamic outcome. METHODS: In accordance with the traditional technique, we used another Z-plasty to reconstruct a commissure to obtain cosmetic outcome. RESULT: The contour of the baby's face was repaired, which is better than that achieved by the traditional technique. CONCLUSIONS: Z-plasty is an ideal technique for transverse facial cleft correction.
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to explore a new method for transverse facial cleft correction to improve dynamic outcome. METHODS: In accordance with the traditional technique, we used another Z-plasty to reconstruct a commissure to obtain cosmetic outcome. RESULT: The contour of the baby's face was repaired, which is better than that achieved by the traditional technique. CONCLUSIONS: Z-plasty is an ideal technique for transverse facial cleft correction.