Complete Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Repair: A
Modification of the Millard Surgical Technique
Volume 5 - Issue 2
Chacín Tulio1, Solano Nicolás2, Gutierréz Paulina3, Guillén Gerardo4, Rivera Ejusmar5,6*, Sánchez6 and María Gabriela7
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- 1Chief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service. Hospital Coromoto, Maracaibo-Venezuela
- 2Associate Professor, Oral Surgery Post-Graduate Program. Universidad del Zulia. Escuela de Odontología. Maracaibo, Venezuela.
- 3Adjunct, Craniofacial Anomalies and Clefts Unit. Sistema de Salud Madre Rafols, Fundación Cambiando Vidas-Venezuela.
- 4Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Private Practice, Prestige Oral and Facial Surgery Center, USA
- 5Adjunct, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit. Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo, Venezuela.
- 6Collaborating Staff, Craniofacial Anomalies and Clefts Unit. Sistema de Salud Madre Rafols, Fundación Cambiando Vidas-Venezuela.
- 7Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Private Practioner, Venezuela
*Corresponding author:
Rivera, Ejusmar, Adjunct, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit. Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo, Venezuela.
Collaborating Staff, Craniofacial Anomalies and Clefts Unit, Sistema de Salud Madre Rafols, Fundación Cambiando Vidas, Venezuela
Received:December 01, 2020; Published: December 08, 2020
DOI: 10.32474/IPDOAJ.2020.05.000207
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Abstract
Cleft lip is one of the most commonly encountered craniofacial deformities. The comprehensive treatment of cleft lip and palate
deformities requires thoughtful consideration of the anatomic complexities of the deformity and the delicate balance between
intervention and growth. As evidenced by the multiple techniques that have been developed for its repair, a functionally and
aesthetically pleasing result is challenging to attain. In this study, we describe a modification of the surgical technique for the repair
of complete unilateral cleft lip and palate, through the design of flag-shaped flaps without removing any tissue, as a modification to
the rotation and advancement flaps or Millard technique.
Keywords: Cleft lip; cleft palate; rotation; advancement flap
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