Double Tongue Flaps for Anterior Huge Palatal Fistula Closure
Summary:. Even though it is widely accepted that the tongue flap is effective and feasible for repair of huge palatal fistula, there still exist a few failed cases due to the severity or complicated situation.
Xia Zhou, MD, Lian Ma, PhD
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Objective: To compare the symmetry of the lip following Rotation-Advancement cleft lip repair by Millard and Pigott and to investigate the effect on the symmetry of cleft side and gender by using different surgical protocols.
F. Maggiulli +8 more
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Interaction between IRF6 and TGFA Genes Contribute to the Risk of Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip/Palate [PDF]
Previous evidence from tooth agenesis studies suggested IRF6 and TGFA interact. Since tooth agenesis is commonly found in individuals with cleft lip/palate (CL/P), we used four large cohorts to evaluate if IRF6 and TGFA interaction contributes to CL/P ...
Alexandre R. Vieira +18 more
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The modification of rotation - advancement flap made in 1950 [PDF]
The early techniques of cleft lip repair involved the straight-line technique, the triangular flap technique or some kind of geometric line (triangular, quadrangular closure). A turning point in cleft lip surgery was in 1955 when doctor.
Blivajs, Igor +5 more
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Blindness following a LeFort I osteotomy is a rare but extremely serious complication. Ten cases have been reported to date. None of these patients recovered vision.
Philip Mathew +3 more
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The Triple Unilimb Z Plasty Technique for Severe Forms of Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair
Background:. A wide spectrum of variation of the unilateral cleft lip deformity requires an individualized management. Current classifications for unilateral cleft lip are limited to incomplete or complete, and these descriptions do not address well this
Percy Rossell-Perry, MD, PhD, FACS
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Incidence of cleft lip and palate in Gorgan - Northern Iran: An epidemiological study [PDF]
Objective: Cleft lip with or without cleft palate is the most common orofacial congenital anomaly among live births. This study was carried out to determine the incidence rate of oral clefting in Gorgan, Northern Iran during 2004-2009.
Golalipour, M.J. +3 more
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A cleft care workshop for speech and language pathologists in resource-limited countries : the participants' experiences about cleft care in Uganda and satisfaction with the training effect [PDF]
Objectives: workshops and specialized training programs are often inaccessible for speech and language pathologists (SLPs) based in resource-limited countries given the lack of supply, the long travel distances and the excessive participation fees.
Alighieri, Cassandra +7 more
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Tessier number 7 cleft with unilateral complete cleft lip and palate: a case report
To date, there have been no reports of patients showing a Tessier number 7 cleft with unilateral complete cleft lip and palate. Furthermore, no studies have established the sequence, plan, or timing of surgical methods for treating patients presenting ...
Hyun Seung Lee +2 more
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A CASE REPORT: UNILATERAL COMPLETE CLEFT LIP RECONSTRUCTION USING THE MODIFICATION MILLARD TECHNIQUE
Highlights: • The modified Millard technique, including the Tennison triangular flap, is effective in preventing vermillion notching and reducing scar complications in cleft lip repairs.
Theodora Ratih Labdagati Iswara +1 more
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