The application of septum cartilage in correcting of the unilateral cleft lip nasal deformity / 中华整形外科杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore an ideal method for comprehensive correcting of the unilateral cleft lip nasal defomity.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The operation includes replacement of the displaced tissue, excision of the deviated septum, and correction of the deviated septum and the deformity of the lower nose. The excised nasal septum was grafted on the alar base, the nasal columella and the nasal tip.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>32 patients were treated with this method from 1994 to 1999. Postoperative fellow-up for 1-3 years demonstrated satisfactory results.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Through excision and grafting of the nasal septum, the deviated septum and the deformity of the lower nose are effectively corrected. Complete undermining and replacement of the displaced structure are the basis of correcting the cleft lip nasal deformity.</p>

Fat particle injection auto-transplantation a 10-year review / 中华整形外科杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To summarize clinical experiences in fat particle injection auto-transplantation during the past ten years.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Retrospective analysis of 334 cases of fat particle injection auto-transplantation was done, and we suggested the correct method of liposuction and fat injection.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>In this series, one patient (0.29%) had a complication, thirty one patients (9.38%) had lower survival of autogenous fat-transplantation.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>In order to improve the results of fat-grafting, we must adopt the correct method of liposuction and follow the right rules.</p>