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Cleft Craft: The Evolution of Its Surgery – Volume II: Bilateral and Rare Deformities
Here is a summary of what Volume II covers, based on available descriptions:
This volume is the second in a three‑volume set Cleft Craft by Millard. It is devoted to bilateral cleft lip deformities and rare cleft anomalies.
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Contents include:
Embryology of bilateral deformities, anatomy relating to the premaxillary segment, classification and naming of cleft types.
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Discussion of the premaxilla (projecting central segment), what to do or not to do with it in bilateral clefts.
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Optimum timing for bilateral cleft lip surgery.
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Evolution of surgical techniques used for bilateral cleft lips over time, with Millard’s own experience and preferences.
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Treatment of secondary issues: skin scars, muscle discrepancies (differences in muscular anatomy or function), deformities of the philtrum, and other aspects where initial repair may need revision.
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The text is richly illustrated: includes coloured plates, sketches, photographs, and detailed surgical drawings to help the reader visualize deformities and surgical techniques.
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The volume aims to be both historical (showing how techniques have evolved) and clinical (giving guidance based on Millard's decades of operative experience).
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