15th International Conference on

Dental Science

Scientific Program

Ms. Yingmeng

Ms. Yingmeng

Title: Secondary unilateral cleft lip nasal deformity presents a formidable challenge in cleft lip repair due to its potential association with unresolved primary cleft nasal deformity and ongoing development

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Abstract

Background
The purpose of this study was to investigate the timing of and indications for the Tajima reverse U incision for correcting secondary unilateral cleft nasal deformities.
Methods 
Non-syndromic patients with secondary cleft lip and nasal deformity who received Tajima reverse-U incision rhinoplasty were grouped by aged (4-13 years, n=56;13-18 years, n=22; >18 years, n=18) and severity of deformity (mild deformity, n=7; moderate deformity=22; severity deformity=67) during 5-year follow up. Face-Q assessment, a rating scale, and nasal symmetry measurements were employed in this study.  
Results 
Ninety-six patients completed the FACE-Q assessment for the nose and nostril. The results showed higher satisfaction with nostril appearance 1-week after surgery (85.95±13.01) compared with pre-operation (79.72±11.89) and maintained 5-year follow-up (82.61±14.06).Significant differences were observed in five nasal parameter (nasal height ratio, one-fourth media part of nostril height ratio, nasal sill height ratio, columellar angle and inner nostril height-to-width ratio (cleft)) for 1-week postoperatively and the corrected outcome of the Tajima technique was maintained 5 years after surgery in aged 4-13 years group. The same statistically significant changes were found in nasal sill height ratio in mild deformity group and nostril width ratio, one-fourth media part of nostril height ratio, columellar angle, inner nostril height-to-width ratio (cleft) in moderate deformity group.
Conclusion 
The Tajima procedure was beneficial for preadolescent children and children with mild to moderate unilateral cleft nasal deformities.

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