3D evaluation of the effects of traumatic surgical techniques on Vomer bone volume and morphology in the treatment of lip and palate clefts.

Background: Cleft lip/palate (CLP) deformity is the most common congenital facial anomaly. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the changes in volume and shape of Vomer bone after CLP repair surgery.

Methods: The images of a total of 30 patients aged between 9 and 12 years which were recorded with computed tomography were retrospectively analyzed.