Combining the von Langenbeck and the Wardill-Kilner operations in certain clefts of the palate.
The rationale for combining two standard cleft palate procedures is set forth. The circumstances in which this combination is recommended are outlined and diagrammed. By joining the positive qualities of two established and popular methods, it is possible in certain cases to facilitate palate closure while reducing common minor complications by incorporating the good qualities of each procedure and reducing the negative.
Millard
D R
DR
Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL.
Flynn
W
W
Rao
M P
MP
D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*