Management of Protruded Premaxilla in Bilateral Complete Cleft Lip and Palate: A Surgical Technique
摘要
Effective management of the premaxilla is crucial in the treatment of bilateral complete cleft lip and palate cases. Vomerine osteotomy is commonly employed with a good degree of success. This study introduces a simple technique for premaxillary setback performed concomitantly with primary cheiloplasty.
Methodology12 patients with isolated bilateral complete cleft lip were operated on using this technique. No previous intervention with dentofacial orthopaedics was performed on these patients. In our technique, a small bone trephine was used to osteotomise the vomer, and the setback was done manually. No fixation was used, and the premaxilla was held in position by performing a primary cheiloplasty. The follow-up periods (postoperatively) were the 10th day, 1st month, 6th month, and 1st year.
ResultsAt the final follow-up (1st-year), proper premaxillary positioning with complete stability and satisfactory nasolabial aesthetics were observed in all patients, without any complications related to defective perfusion.
ConclusionThis technique provides a safe solution for premaxillary setback in cases where no prior intervention has been done. It also avoids the use of implants for fixation and the need for secondary surgery.