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Proboscis lateralis with cleft lip and palate and its surgical management

Authors :
Srinivas Gosla Reddy
Megha Sahu
Source :
Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 56-59 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2021.

Abstract

Proboscis lateralis (PL) is an uncommon facial abnormality presented as soft tubular structure with most often originating from the medial canthal region. PL is an ideal choice for heminose reconstruction, provided started at a younger age. This multiphase treatment implements the planning of cartilaginous supports in the late teenage. A 6-year-old female patient diagnosed with PL, conjoined with craniofacial deformities such as cleft lip and palate is discussed in this case report.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23482125 and 23483644
Volume :
8
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.608be5fdfd104a53936194696b12b6a7
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/jclpca.jclpca_16_20