Repair of large palatal fistula using tongue flap

Repair of large palatal fistula using tongue flap

Large palatal fistulas are a challenging problem in cleft surgery. Many techniques are used to close the defect. The tongue flap is an easy and reproductible procedure for managing this complication. The authors report a case of a large palatal fistula closure with anteriorly based tongue flap.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Fejjal Nawfal, Brahmi Hicham, Bekkali Achraf, Belkacem Rachid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
Subjects:
Cleft surgery
fistula
palate
tongue flap
Online Access:http://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2014;volume=11;issue=1;spage=82;epage=83;aulast=Nawfal

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