title: Labiobuccal mucosal island flap for closure of anterior palatal fistulae. Case report.
abstract: A method for closure of wide anterior palatal fistulae with a labiobuccal mucosal island flap introduced to the defect along the nasal floor is described. Five operated cases, of which one was a partial failure, are presented. The operations preferable for various types of fistulae are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D003751:Dental Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000637:transplantation*; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps