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1211) Which of the following characteristics of the Unilateral Cleft Lip Nose is FALSE?

A. The nasal tip is deflected toward the non-cleft side.
B. The length of the lower lateral cartilage on the cleft side is shorter compared to the non-cleft side.
C. The nasal floor and sill are often absent on the cleft side.
D. The caudal septum deflects toward the non-cleft side.
E. The internal nasal valve is usually compromised by the weak upper lateral cartilages.




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Coleman Jr J. R., Sykes J. M.: Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty, Chapter 66 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Second Edition (Papel, Ira), 2002, pp. 830-843




1211) B      The length of the lower lateral cartilage on the cleft side is shorter compared to the non-cleft side.