Augmentation of the nostril splint for retaining the corrected contour of the cleft lip nose.

Nakajima, T; Yoshimura, Y; Sakakibara, A · Plast Reconstr Surg · 1990

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Whatever method is used to correct the deformity of the cleft lip nose, it is important to maintain the corrected contour of the nose for a certain period postoperatively. For this purpose, moldable silicone rubber is used to add volume to a ready-made nostril splint. With this material it is easy to make a splint that fits the individual contour of the nostril. Clinical examples are presented.

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