Tessier No. 4 Facial Cleft: Evolution of Surgical Treatment in a Large Series of Patients

200847 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Nivaldo Alonso · American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

Renato da Silva Freitas · Universidade Federal do Paraná

Gilvani Azor de Oliveira e Cruz · Universidade Federal do Paraná

Dov Charles Goldenberg · Universidade Federal do Paraná

André Ricardo Dall’Oglio Tolazzi · American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

Abstract

: The great majority of Tessier no. 4 facial clefts can be appropriately treated using local flaps. Classic techniques are extremely useful, but long-term results could be improved if the technical modifications described were adopted.

Topics & Keywords

Cleft Lip and Palate Research Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Volume 122, Issue 5, pp. 1505-1513

DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e318188209c

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