Bilateral Cleft Lip Repair: Lessons from History

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Video Summary

The video describes a surgical procedure for repairing a bilateral cleft lip, using a series of precise incisions and sutures to ensure a successful outcome. Key techniques involve tattooing landmarks, excising the vermilion, and using different blades for precision. The importance of preserving tissue orientation and blood supply is emphasized. Families are advised that post-repair, the lip appears tight but will relax over time. Sutures bring the nasal bases closer and a nasal stent helps shape the nose. Throughout, care is taken to minimize trauma to tissues and maintain blood supply to avoid necrosis.

Keywords

bilateral cleft lip repair

surgical techniques

tissue preservation

nasal stent

postoperative care