CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2006; 39(02): 148-151
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1699146
Original Article
Association of Plastic Surgeons ofIndia

Orbicularis oris musculomucosal flap for anterior palatal fistula

V. K. Tiwari
Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Sarabahi Sujata
Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Publikationsdatum:
14. Mai 2020 (online)

ABSTRACT

Anterior palatal fistulae or residual anterior clefts are a frequent problem following palatoplasty. Various techniques have been used to repair such fistulae, each having its own advantages and disadvantages. We have successfully used orbicularis oris musculomucosal flap to close anterior fistula and residual clefts in 25 patients. This study shows the superiority of this flap over other techniques because of its reliable blood supply, easy elevation and transfer to fistula site and finally because it is a single-stage procedure.