Primary cheiloplasty is the first definitive surgical intervention for infants with cleft lip and plays a central role in establishing the foundation of postoperative nasolabial morphology. Because the early configuration of the lip and nose can influence long-term facial harmony, achieving an anatomically favorable morphology at the time of initial surgery is an important clinical objective....
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
No actionable change for audiologists — this study concerns facial surgery outcomes unrelated to hearing or vestibular care.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
This article has minimal relevance to the audiology field and is included here for completeness.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01Study used longitudinal 3D imaging to track nasolabial (nose and lip) changes after cleft lip repair.
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