TY - JOUR
T1 - An Innovation of Postsurgical Nasal Retainer in a Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Patient
AU - Phannarus, Krisadi
AU - Jaijakul, Siraya
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2021 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.
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PY - 2021/11/1
Y1 - 2021/11/1
N2 - ABSTRACT: Postoperative nasal asymmetry is a notable problem following primary cleft lip repair and cleft rhinoplasty in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate. Postsurgical nasal retainer could play an essential role in maintaining the corrected position of the nose during the healing process. However, the manufactured retainers are usually not affordable, nor individualized. The authors report the efficacy of our custom-made postoperative nasal retainer, made from an oxygen nasal cannula, acrylic resin, and orthodontic wire made of stainless steel, in a patient with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate.
AB - ABSTRACT: Postoperative nasal asymmetry is a notable problem following primary cleft lip repair and cleft rhinoplasty in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate. Postsurgical nasal retainer could play an essential role in maintaining the corrected position of the nose during the healing process. However, the manufactured retainers are usually not affordable, nor individualized. The authors report the efficacy of our custom-made postoperative nasal retainer, made from an oxygen nasal cannula, acrylic resin, and orthodontic wire made of stainless steel, in a patient with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate.
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U2 - 10.1097/SCS.0000000000007724
DO - 10.1097/SCS.0000000000007724
M3 - Article
C2 - 34183630
AN - SCOPUS:85121477181
VL - 32
SP - 2833
EP - 2834
JO - Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
JF - Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
SN - 1049-2275
IS - 8
ER -