DIODE LASER ASSISTED CLEFT LIP REPAIR: A CASE REPORT

Kumaran S¹, Chittoria RK^1, , Pandey S¹, Bibilash BS¹, Friji MT¹, Mohapatra DP¹ and Dinesh kumar S¹

¹Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India

Cite this paper:
Kumaran S, Chittoria RK, Pandey S, Bibilash BS, Friji MT, Mohapatra DP and Dinesh kumar S. DIODE LASER ASSISTED CLEFT LIP REPAIR: A CASE REPORT. International Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2015; 3(4):46-49. doi: 10.12691/ijcdr-3-4-1

Abstract

Cleft lip repair is a surgical procedure which requires clear and précised dissection to help in fine line closure of wound for optimum result. Face is highly vascular and skin incision site bleeding can be a cause of concern and poor dissection of deeper layers including muscles can lead to suboptimal cosmetic results. Surgeons use 11 or 15 number blade to make incision over skin. Even though we traditionally use scalpel blade for making skin incisions, use of electromagnetic radiation of high frequency in the form of laser may be considered to minimize bleeding. Other benefits of laser incisions include reducing the time for performing the procedure, less post-operative pain, no ill effects on wound healing and higher cosmetic value.

Keywords:
diode laser lip repair rotation advancement flap

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