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Date Published: 26/12/2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v557i1.16625
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Vol. 557 No. 1 (2025)
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Nguyễn, H. N., & Chu, M. Q. (2025). CONCHAE CARTILAGE FOR NASAL TIP IN A PATIENT WITH UNILATERAL CLEFT LIP SEQUELAE. Vietnam Medical Journal, 557(1). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v557i1.16625

CONCHAE CARTILAGE FOR NASAL TIP IN A PATIENT WITH UNILATERAL CLEFT LIP SEQUELAE

Hồng Nhung Nguyễn, Minh Quang Chu

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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the results of nasal tip reconstruction using autogenous auricular cartilage in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate sequelae. Subjects and Methods: This is a prospective, cross-sectional study conducted on 52 patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate sequelae who underwent nasal tip and columella reconstruction using autogenous auricular cartilage. The study was performed at E Hospital from December 2023 to June 2025. Results: The deformities observed in patients included short columella, flat and wide nasal base, asymmetric nostrils, deviated septum, and drooping nasal tip. After surgery, the nasal tip height increased by an average of 2.70 ± 2.04 mm compared to preoperative measurements. Post-surgery patient satisfaction was high, with 43 patients (82.63%) reporting being very satisfied and 9 patients (17.37%) satisfied with the results. No complications were reported in the immediate or long-term follow-up. Conclusion: Auricular cartilage is a suitable material for increasing the height of the nasal tip, correcting columellar deformities, and reconstructing the nasal base in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate sequelae.

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: nasal tip, columella, alar cartilage, unilateral cleft lip

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