Cases of severe bilateral Tessier 4 cleft with unilateral Tessier 3 cleft and additional involvement of the amniotic band syndrome are rarer. This case reports a very rare case of ABS with severe facial cleft. Postoperative progress was satisfactory and the patient achieved functional recovery. The patient underwent several miner reconstructive surgeries and appropriate surgical treatment is necessary to restore the patient's social life.
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