Repair of large palatal fistula using tongue flap

Afr J Paediatr Surg. 2014 Jan-Mar;11(1):82-3. doi: 10.4103/0189-6725.129247.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Cleft Palate / complications*
  • Fistula / etiology
  • Fistula / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mouth Diseases / etiology
  • Mouth Diseases / surgery*
  • Oral Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Tongue / transplantation*