Lateral proboscis is a rare congenital condition characterized by a cylindrical protuberance on the nasofrontal region accompanied by abnormal nasal development on the affected side. We aimed to describe the management of the lateral proboscis in staged repair. A 7-year-old girl came with a tube-like projection on the left medial canthal region and nasal agenesis on the ipsilateral side.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTotal loss of columella causes significant aesthetic and functional deformities due to its important functions which provides assistance and extension to the nose pointer. Noma is described as one of the developed sources of total columellar loss, and is also contagious, with the ability to intensely damage facial tissues and immediate structures. However, the condition is predominantly suffered in Africa, with an estimation of 20 instances per 100,000 individuals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCleft Palate Craniofac J
October 2021
Objective: This study aimed to measure and analyze the outcome of primary unilateral cleft lip repair.
Design: Observational cohort study.
Setting: Surabaya Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP) Center, a major referral center for the Eastern part of Indonesia, affiliated with a tertiary center.
Introduction: Zygomatic complex fracture is one of the most frequently occuring injuries to facial structures and often involves damage to the surrounding structures, including the orbital floor and/or medial orbital wall. These complicated injuries can cause both serious opthalmic and aesthetic complcations that make reconstructions more difficult.
Case Presentation: A 22 year old male presented with facial asymmetry.