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Cleft lip repair

A modification of rotation-advancement method for unilateral cleft lips

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The method is a modification of that of Millard and involves a small triangular flap on the end of the vermilion ridge. This approach provides continuity of the vermilion ridge, and promotes a natural appearance of the upper part of the philtrum on the cleft side. This surgical technique is applicable for all complete or incomplete unilateral cleft lips.

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  1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kawasaki Medical School, 701-01, Kurashiki, Japan

    Y. Nishimura

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Nishimura, Y. Cleft lip repair. Chir Plastica 4, 109–114 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00264544

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