Correction of congenital macrostomia by double reversing Z-plasty: A technical note

J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2022 Oct;123(5):527-531. doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2022.03.016. Epub 2022 Mar 26.

Abstract

Congenital macrostomia is a rare congenital deformity that consists of an enlargement of the commissure of the mouth. The malformation may be unilateral or bilateral and has a polymorphic presentation. Various surgical techniques have been described to correct macrostomia, with only a few cases illustrating the expected results. The surgical repair must consider both esthetic as well as functional impacts for the patient. We here propose a technical note to refine and provide additional information for good achievement of "Double Reversing Z-Plasty" for correction of macrostomia. Our case series also reports good long-term functional and esthetic results obtained with this technique, especially in case of a minor cleft.

Keywords: Commissural cleft; Commissuroplasty; Congenital macrostomia; Lateral facial cleft; Surgical repair.