A new method for strengthening palatal closure defects of the hard palate.
Closure of minor defects in the hard palate can be done with local flaps. There is often a risk of perforation of the reconstructed area. In the case reported this complication was obvious due to a large, thin, flap-covered area. In strengthening the reconstruction fascia lata and Surgicel was used. The postoperative result was excellent and the rehabilitation of the patient was without complications.
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000637:transplantation; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous