Histological comparison of the alar nasal cartilages in unilateral cleft lip.

Unlabelled: Patients with unilateral cleft lip display characteristic nasal changes that are independent of the degree of deformity. Defenders of the intrinsic theory consider these deformities to be due to embryogenic alterations of the alar nasal cartilages. Those that propose the extrinsic theory defend the thesis that the deformity is due to disorganization of the perioral muscles deformed by the cleft.

Correction of Stahl's Ear.

Stahl's ear is a rare congenital anomaly difficult to correct surgically. This report presents the experience of the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of São Paulo Medical School for managing this anomaly. From January 1994 to September 1999, 15 patients underwent surgery (17 ears).