Closure of oronasoantral defects: report of case.
A brief review of the techniques for closure of defects of the palate is presented. A case is reported in which an oronasoantral defect was successfully closed using the Fickling's inkwell technique. The importance of delayed closure and careful planning and preparation of the flap is emphasized.
D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000293:injuries; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000637:transplantation; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D009957:Oroantral Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D010159:Palate / Q000293:injuries; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery