Challenges in nasal reconstruction for facial clefts Tessier 3 bilateral and Tessier 0: a staged surgical approach case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Craniofacial anomalies, particularly Tessier facial clefts, present significant surgical and functional challenges. Bilateral Tessier 3 and Tessier 0 clefts are extremely rare, often requiring complex reconstructive strategies. These clefts result in severe nasal deformities, including absent nasal septum, hypertelorism, and malpositioned alae nasi, affecting both appearance and function. Due to the lack of standardized approaches in such cases, this report highlights a staged surgical reconstruction aimed at restoring nasal structure and improving facial harmony, with a 12-month follow-up showing stable nasal contour and functional airway restoration.

Case presentation

A 16-year-old female presented with bilateral Tessier 3 and Tessier 0 clefts, exhibiting hypert

SUBMITTER: Prasetyo AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11914444 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature