Use of lateral alotomy to facilitate closure of an anterior oronasal fistula.
Surgical treatment of a large anterior oronasal fistula is reported. The advantages of a lateral alotomy are discussed. Functional and esthetic results and ease of closure justify the use of this approach.
D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000601:surgery; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000601:surgery; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000601:surgery*