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Kapetansky-Juri Technique to Correct the Whistlers Lip in the Multiple Operated Cleft Patient

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Purpose

One of the common sequels of a cleft lip repair may be “whistling lip deformity” but other deformities are also seen particularly in failed or multiple resurgery cases. This retrospective study was carried out to evaluate the usefulness of “Kapetansky-Juri” advancement flap technique to correct such deformities.

Methods

Ten patients of bilateral cleft lip with history of minimum five failed cleft lip surgeries and having residual lip deformity were operated using “Kapetansky-Juri” advancement flap technique and were followed up to minimum 36 months.

Results

All patients showed good tissue fullness and complete correction of the deformity. There was no contracture of surrounding skin or vermilion during follow-up period. In eight patients minimal scar formation was seen while two showed midline scar formation.

Conclusion

No tissue loss due to vascular insufficiency was observed. The technique gives good tissue distribution and minimal surface scar formation.

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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College, Pune, 411043, Maharashtra, India

    Gadre Kiran, Shandilya Ramanojam & Rajshekhar Halli

  2. Sunrise, 2122, Vijaynagar Colony, Behind Kaveri Hotel, Pune, 411030, Maharashtra, India

    Pushkar K. Gadre

  3. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Career Institute of Medical Research and Hospital, Hardoi Bypass Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

    Nisha K. Shetty

  4. Safdarjung Enclave, Delhi, 110029, India

    Anurag Singh

  5. C-2/G-1, Shalini Vishwa, Behind Bharati Vidyapeeth Campus, Katraj, Pune, 411046, Maharashtra, India

    Shandilya Ramanojam

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Kiran, G., Ramanojam, S., Gadre, P.K. et al. Kapetansky-Juri Technique to Correct the Whistlers Lip in the Multiple Operated Cleft Patient. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 14, 693–698 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-014-0701-1

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