Intraoral cheek transposition flap for primary reconstruction of the soft palate.
A method for primary reconstruction of the soft palate following radical tumor resection is described. The resulting defects can be repaired with 2 layers of tissue by combination of a cranial pedicled pharyngeal flap and a cranial pedicled intraoral cheek transposition (IOCT-) flap. For additional resection of the lateral pharyngeal wall the technique can be combined with a masseter crossover flap. The method allows satisfying restoration of swallowing and speech with relatively small operative effort.
Zöller
J
J
Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Maier
H
H
D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000601:surgery; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000637:transplantation; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000601:surgery*; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013524:Surgical Flaps