Impact of Nasal Stents on Three-Dimensional Morphologic Outcomes Following Primary Cleft Rhinoplasty in Unilateral Cleft Lip

Key Points

• This research investigates the effects of nasal stents on nasal morphology after cleft rhinoplasty.
• Conducted a comparative analysis of patients with unilateral cleft lip undergoing primary rhinoplasty with and without nasal stents.
• Measured nasal tip projection and alar base support as primary outcomes post-surgery.
• Assessed anteroposterior symmetry and soft-tissue changes over time.
• Stented patients exhibited improved nasal tip projection compared to non-stented patients.
• Higher levels of alar base support were observed in the stented group.
• Stents contributed to better anteroposterior symmetry despite initially more severe cleft conditions.

Abstract