title: The celluloid-acetone-dressing in palatoplasty.
abstract: The article describes an older, simple, and effective method of postoperative fixation of the palatal flaps using celluloid-acetone dressing (CAD). Veau pedicle flaps and the construction of two nasal meatuses are used for the palatoplasty. After the surgery, a wire is round around teeth IV and V on each side: a prolene mattress suture, instead of wire, is used for infants without teeth. A celluloid-acetone paste is applied to the wire or suture over a layer of gauze and petroleum jelly. The CAD mixture hardens in less than 1 hour and is removed after 4 days by cutting the wire or suture. This method prevents the palatal flaps from descending; scar tissue is minimal, and assists in the formation of a high-arched roof of the palate. In addition, the patient feeds normally after the operation.
authors.affiliation: Clinic for Maxillofacial, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, University Clinic, Kantonsspital, Basel, Switzerland.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Honigmann
mesh_terms: D000096:Acetone; D001458:Bandages; D001864:Bone Wires; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D003101:Collodion; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D013165:Splints; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: D000096:Acetone; D003101:Collodion