Palatal fistulae resulting from cocaine abuse.
Cocaine fistulae require repair with well-vascularized material. In the technique used this is accomplished by closure of the nasal layer by delayed palatal flaps and the oral layer with a tongue flap. Three cases are presented.
Jackson
Ian T
IT
Institute for Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery, Affiliated with Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI, USA. ianjackson@juno.com
Kelly
Chris
C
Bello-Rojas
Gustavo
G
D019970:Cocaine-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D016155:Oral Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods