TY - JOUR
T1 - Midline cleft. Treatment of the bifid nose.
AU - Miller, P. J.
AU - Grinberg, D.
AU - Wang, T. D.
PY - 1999
Y1 - 1999
N2 - BACKGROUND: Midline facial clefts are rare deformities with a wide range of clinical findings from a simple midline vermillion notch to major skeletal malformations, including orbital hypertelorism. The bifid nose is a relatively uncommon malformation that is frequently associated with hypertelorbitism and midline clefts of the lip. The presentation of a bifid nose ranges from a minimally noticeable midline nasal tip central groove to a complete clefting of the osteocartilaginous framework, resulting in 2 complete half noses. We describe our experience with 2 patients with midface clefts who presented with bifid noses and a variety of other congenital abnormalities. The anatomy, extensive treatment, and complications of the bifid nose are discussed. DESIGN: Retrospective case review and literature review. RESULTS: Successful creation of an aesthetic nasal contour and normal nasal function was achieved without complication via extensive skin, bony, and cartilaginous resection. CONCLUSIONS: The bifid nose challenges the rhinoplasty surgeon. A successful outcome is dependent on a thorough understanding of the bifid nasal anatomy, proper patient evaluation, careful preoperative planning, and meticulous surgical technique.
AB - BACKGROUND: Midline facial clefts are rare deformities with a wide range of clinical findings from a simple midline vermillion notch to major skeletal malformations, including orbital hypertelorism. The bifid nose is a relatively uncommon malformation that is frequently associated with hypertelorbitism and midline clefts of the lip. The presentation of a bifid nose ranges from a minimally noticeable midline nasal tip central groove to a complete clefting of the osteocartilaginous framework, resulting in 2 complete half noses. We describe our experience with 2 patients with midface clefts who presented with bifid noses and a variety of other congenital abnormalities. The anatomy, extensive treatment, and complications of the bifid nose are discussed. DESIGN: Retrospective case review and literature review. RESULTS: Successful creation of an aesthetic nasal contour and normal nasal function was achieved without complication via extensive skin, bony, and cartilaginous resection. CONCLUSIONS: The bifid nose challenges the rhinoplasty surgeon. A successful outcome is dependent on a thorough understanding of the bifid nasal anatomy, proper patient evaluation, careful preoperative planning, and meticulous surgical technique.
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U2 - 10.1001/archfaci.1.3.200
DO - 10.1001/archfaci.1.3.200
M3 - Article
C2 - 10937104
AN - SCOPUS:0033156203
SN - 1521-2491
VL - 1
SP - 200
EP - 203
JO - Archives of facial plastic surgery : official publication for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc. and the International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies
JF - Archives of facial plastic surgery : official publication for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc. and the International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies
IS - 3
ER -