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Review
. 1993 Oct;31(5):281-91.
doi: 10.1016/0266-4356(93)90061-z.

Functional primary closure of cleft lip

A F Markus  1 , J Delaire
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Review

Functional primary closure of cleft lip

A F Markus et al. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1993 Oct.

Abstract

A technique of primary closure of the cleft lip is described. It is based on a complete understanding of the anatomy of the entire facial musculature such that it can be restored to normality and so encourage normal function and development.

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