title: A novel method of closing a palatal fistula: the free fascial flap.
abstract: The closure of a large palatal fistula with a free fascial forearm flap based on the radial vessels is described. The benefits of this flap are discussed with particular reference to this site.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, St James's University Hospital, Leeds.
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Batchelor
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Palmer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D005542:Forearm; D006801:Humans; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*