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255) Which of the following statements is RELATED to a unilateral cleft lip nose deformity?

A. Cleft nostril is usually vertically oriented and narrow.
B. Caudal septum deflects toward the noncleft side.
C. Nasal tip deflects toward the cleft side.
D. Internal nasal valve is usually not compromised.
E. Nasal floor and sill are usually present and well formed.




REFERENCES & ANSWER





Coleman J. R., Sykes J. M: Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty, Chapter 66 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, editor) Thieme, Second Edition, p. 831, 2002

Coleman J. R., Sykes J. M: Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty, Chapter 77 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, editor) Thieme, Third Edition, p. 1080, 2009




255) B           Caudal septum deflects toward the noncleft side.