Congenital Midline Cervical Cleft (CMCC): Z-Plasty Versus Linear Cutaneous Repair

J Craniofac Surg. 2023 Jan-Feb;34(1):e38-e41. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000008940. Epub 2022 Aug 19.

Abstract

Congenital midline cervical cleft (CMCC) is a rare congenital difference. Accurate diagnosis is important to ensure appropriate treatment. CMCC results in both functional and esthetic concerns addressed by surgical management. While the majority of reported CMCC cases have been treated with a z-plasty, the best method of repair has been debated in the literature. The authors present a case of CMCC and review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Humans
  • Neck / abnormalities
  • Neck / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Skin Abnormalities* / surgery

Supplementary concepts

  • Midline brainstem cleft