One hundred and eighty-five cases of two to three degree unilateral lip fissure including 15 cases or clefte palate were repaircd by Z plasty. The results were successful in all patients. The principles of Z plasty and advantages of the basilar nasal triangular flap were adopted in this operation. The pathological changes following transfer of the tissue from the upper lip were almost avoided in this operation.
Citation: Tang Youjan.. Z-PLASTY IN REPAIR OF UNILATERAL HARLIP. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 1991, 5(1): 21-22. doi: Copy