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Abstract
In 1965 Davies described a Z-plasty technique for the repair of a unilateral cleft lip. The technique has been modified so that the scars are more aesthetically placed and the orbicularis muscle correctly aligned. A prospective study was performed comparing the results of this modified Z-plasty with the rotation advancement repair. Twelve patients had a modified Z-plasty and 10 a rotation advancement repair. The modified Z-plasty compares favourably with the rotation advancement technique for the repair of a unilateral cleft lip. In particular, the incidence of asymmetry of lip height was greater in the rotation advancement group.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
August 11,
1993
Received:
February 15,
1993
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© 1993 The British Association of Plastic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc.
