The palatal flap.
Considering the wide variety of options for the reconstruction of posttraumatic and postablative intraoral defects, the palatal flap holds many advantages over other forms of reconstruction. It has been used successfully with minimal morbidity for reconstruction of defects within the reach of the flap. The cases presented herein demonstrate the versatility of this flap, which should be part of the armamentarium of the reconstructive surgeon.
Ward
Brent B
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Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Room B1-304 UH, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1008, USA. bward@umich.edu