The mucoperiosteal palate flap for closure of oral cavity defects.
We have used a modification of a mucoperiosteal flap described by Lane for cleft palates in 3 patients with oral cavity defects from tumor ablations. The flap provides excellent lining for repairs when alternative flaps are unavailable. The vascularity of the flap and its texture allow a watertight closure which does not hinder the patient's ability to talk or eat.
D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009055:Mouth / Q000601:surgery*; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000637:transplantation*; D010159:Palate / Q000637:transplantation*; D010521:Periosteum / Q000637:transplantation*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous