Closure of Large Palatal Defect Using a Tongue Flap

• DOI: 10.1097/scs.0b013e318285d474
• Publication Date: 2013-05-29T16:56:51Z
• Authors: Alan S. Herford; Rahul Tandon; Luca Pivetti; Marco Cicciù
• Keywords: Closure (psychology); Soft palate

The aim of this study is to report the effectiveness a tongue flap for covering large hard and soft tissue defect following cleft palate. A young patient diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia underwent surgical reconstruction palate by Le Fort I osteotomy palatal closure utilizing flap. provided sound lasting after surgery, successfully healed. Our goal present unique case highlight how postoperative results were good, safe, predictable. We also hope show that transplantation as represents valuable option in reconstruction, given proper circumstances.