[The silicone palatal plaque: an effective bandage after harvesting autogenous hard palate mucosa].
BACKGROUND
Autogenous hard palate mucosa is recognized in eyelid surgery for reconstruction of the posterior lamella. Complications such as pain or donor site hemorrhage are due to surgical technique and can reduce the indications for this graft.


METHODS
We describe the autogenous hard palate mucosa graft technique and the production of a silicone plaque for the palate.


RESULTS
For the three patients studied, the autogenous hard palate mucosal graft was effective in reconstructing the lower eyelid posterior lamella with good functional and aesthetic results. The silicone palatal plaque controlled palatal hemorrhage and pain and accelerated palatal mucosa healing.


CONCLUSIONS
The silicone palatal plaque is an advantageous adjuvant for autogenous hard palate mucosa.
Couvidat
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M
Service d'Ophtalmologie, CHU, Caen. magali.couvidat@caramail.com
Labbe
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D
Thiboust
E
E
Mouriaux
F
F
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000637:transplantation*; D006472:Oral Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control*; D021362:Palate, Hard; D012828:Silicones; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous
D012828:Silicones