Evaluation of Meshra’s Technique in Unilateral Cleft Lip Deformity

Background: White roll vermillion turn down flap is a modification on Millard’s technique of rotation –advancement repair for unilateral primary cleft lip deformity.Aim of Study: This research to evaluate a new modification on Millard’s technique of primary unilateralchieloplasty.Patients and Methods: A prospective study was done and involved 20 patients were surgically treated byMeshra’s technique of white roll vermillion turn down flap at Al-Shaheed Ghazii Alharriri and Al-Wastyhospital between April 2015 to April 2017. 12 male versus 8 female presented to us with unilateral cleftlip there ages were ranging between 3 months to 30 months, these patients surgically treated by white rollvermillion turn down flap.Results: A prospective study was involved of 20 cases of primary cleft lip repair with this technique, wehave achieved 17 cases with a good symmetry and peaking of cupids bow with no vermillion notching ofthe lips and without major complications.Conclusion: White roll vermillion turn down flap gave us a good look of the cleft patient and satisfactoryfor his family. It’s applicable and takes same time for Millard’s technique.