[Correction of nasal septal deformities of the unilateral cleft lip].

Abstract

Objective: Septal deformities are very common in patients with unilateral cleft lip nose. The deformities are influential on the morphology of the external nose and respiratory function. The study was conducted to correct the septal deformities.

Method: The operation procedure includes correction and replacement of the deviated septum to the middle position; correction of the displaced alar cartilage with the suspension method and correction of soft tissue deformities of the nose and lip. Twelve patients were treated with this method from 1994 to 1995.

Result: Postoperative follow-up of 3-12 months demonstrated satisfactory results.

Conclusion: Correction of septal deformities plays a very important role in the operation for the unilateral cleft lip nose.