A comparative study of surgical results with rotation-advancement and triangular flap techniques in unilateral cleft lip

Abstract

This paper presents a randomised comparative study of surgical results of unilateral cleft lip repair with 58 rotation-advancement and 50 triangular flap repairs, the two commonly used types of repair at present, carried out over a period of 6 years. The surgical results following both repairs were assessed on a scoring basis. No significant difference was found in overall postoperative appearance of lip and nose between the two types of repair. As a result, we recommend either technique for unilateral cleft of the lip. © 1990 The Trustees of British Association of Plastic Surgeons. All rights reserved.