The "pedicle flap": a technique for complete excision of benign salivary gland tumors of the palate.
Morphology and growth pattern of the pleomorphic adenoma are discussed. The relationship between these factors and recurrence is examined. A new technique for excision is also described. This technique is particularly useful for those tumors that extend into the soft palate.
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D000236:Adenoma / Q000601:surgery; D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000601:surgery; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010160:Palate, Soft; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps