[Reconstruction of the soft palate with a microvascular radial flap].
BACKGROUND
A new technique for reconstruction of the soft palate using a folded microvascularized radial forearm flap is described.


METHODS
The method has been used in 16 patients to date.


RESULTS
There was no loss of the transplant. Only three patients had unsatisfactory functional results with respect to speaking and swallowing.


CONCLUSIONS
The presented technique enables a one-step reconstruction of the complete soft palate. The complication rate we experienced was low and the functional results were excellent.
Maier
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Abteilung Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf-Hals-Chirurgie, Bundeswehrkrankenhaus, Ulm.
Hehl
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D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques
Rekonstruktion des weichen Gaumens mit dem mikro-vaskularisierten Radialislappen.