Surgical closure of end-stage palatal fistulas using anteriorly-based dorsal tongue flaps
1987; Elsevier BV; Volume: 45; Issue: 11 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/0278-2391(87)90438-1
ISSN1531-5053
AutoresJeffrey C. Posnick, Stanley B. Getz,
Tópico(s)Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
ResumoEffective closure of the recurrent palatal fistula demands proper diagnosis and anatomically-based classification, combined with an appreciation of surgical options. The anteriorly-based dorsal tongue flap is recommended to close large and/or compromised end-stage residual palatal fistula, provided that patient selection and surgical technique are meticulous. It has proved to be a safe and effective method of solving a difficult problem.
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