What is it about?
The nose deformity in children with cleft lip is one of the most challenging aesthetic issues as these children grow up. We are describing a novel method of how to address this problem in the most ultimate way as per our perspective. All the methods previously described were similar to those described for regular nose jobs ( like suturing cartilages together etc. ). Our method aims to literally lift the nose from its hanging position , and securing it to the bone between the eyes using deep threads and with minimal and hidden scars . This technique has produced some of the best outcomes in cleft nose deformity upon follow up to 10 years.
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Why is it important?
Our described technique of correcting the nose in cleft lip children addresses the core problem of such congenital anomaly ( Flat , droopy and tethered nose) , our technique enables to reposition the entire nose in most appropriate shape . The method and its principles had quickly gained popularity globally and been published in more than one peer reviewed scientific journals
Perspectives
The Cleft lip associated nose deformity challenged us for many years, we tried several previously described methods but were never satisfied, until we came up with this idea and tested it. We truly believe this method is a game changer when it comes to the nose deformity in cleft lip. It will be a significant milestone for generations to come.
Badr ABDULRAUF
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
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This page is a summary of: The nasal cantilever technique in children undergoing primary cleft lip surgery: novel concepts and review, Innovative Surgical Sciences, September 2020, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1515/iss-2020-0016.
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