Using Customized Nasal Conformer in Correction of Cleft Nasal Deformity in Patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip

Correction of Cleft Nasal Deformity Using Customized Milled Nasal Conformer in Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair (a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial )

The goal of the study is to compare the cleft lip repair with and without the usage of customized milled nasal conformers in unilateral cleft lip patients on nostril size , alar cartilage and proportion of symmetry to the normal side .

• Comparing anthropometric measurements similarity between cleft and normal sides such as; nostril width and height , columellar deviation and nasolabial angle.
• Evaluation of degree of similarity using esthetic scales at six months postoperative.

Participants will receive nasal conformers intraoperative with follow up of 6 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients of both sexes with unilateral cleft lip.
2. Age range 10 - 24 weeks.
3. Hemoglobin more than 10 gm/dl .
4. Weight more than 10 lbs.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Syndromic patients.
2. Patients with conditions contradicting operation.
3. Patients with Bilateral cleft lip.
4. Patients with previous surgeries in lip and nose.