1 Preliminary Remarks about the Region
10.1055/b-0035-121993 1 Preliminary Remarks about the Region The primary function of the female breast or mammary gland is nourishment of the newborn infant. The breasts are a symbol of femininity…
2 Concepts for Surgical Treatment—Procedure Navigator
10.1055/b-0035-121994 2 Concepts for Surgical Treatment—Procedure Navigator Aims of Treatment The female breast is the site of a number of functional and morphological disorders that are treated primarily by surgery….
Postpalatoplasty Fistulas: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
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Treatment Planning for Cleft Orthognathic Surgery
71 Treatment Planning for Cleft Orthognathic Surgery Alvaro A. Figueroa, Alexander L. Figueroa, John W. Polley KEY POINTS ○ Maxillomandibular discrepancies in patients with clefts require a combined surgical and…
Bilateral Cleft Lip and Nose Repair
46 Bilateral Cleft Lip and Nose Repair Philip Kuo-Ting Chen, M. Samuel Noordhoff KEY POINTS ○ The prolabial width must be kept narrow without compromising the blood supply. ○ The…
A History of Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Surgery
39 A History of Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Surgery Peter Randall, Oksana A. Jackson KEY POINTS ○ The oldest representations of cleft lip come from 3000-year-old mummy grave pottery…
Unilateral Cleft Lip and Nose Repair
43 Unilateral Cleft Lip and Nose Repair Kenneth E. Salyer, David K. Chong, Alexandre Marchac, Joseph Michienzi KEY POINTS ○ Technically skilled surgery must be combined with attention to detail…
Definitive Rhinoplasty for Adult Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity
56 Definitive Rhinoplasty for Adult Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity Gary C. Burget KEY POINTS The cleft lip nasal deformity is the “ultimate” crooked or twisted nose; it should be addressed…
Orthodontic Principles in the Management of Orofacial Clefts
65 Orthodontic Principles in the Management of Orofacial Clefts Ana M. Mercado, Katherine W.L. Vig KEY POINTS ○ The interdisciplinary team approach was developed to provide efficient and effective integrated…
Cleft Palate Repair With Minimal Hard Palate Dissection and Radical Muscle Reconstruction
50 Cleft Palate Repair With Minimal Hard Palate Dissection and Radical Muscle Reconstruction Brian C. Sommerlad KEY POINTS ○ Cleft palate repair is the most important component of cleft surgery,…
