Chen G
Department of Stomatology, Second Hospital, Zhejiang Medical University, Hangzhou.
Zhonghua Zheng Xing Shao Shang Wai Ke Za Zhi. 1998 Jul;14(4):246-8.
A method for cleft palate repair was used for the purpose of diminishing surgical interference with maxillary growth.
Sixteen cases of cleft palate were repaired with bilateral buccal musculomucosal flaps.
The operation results in all cases were satisfactory.
It is concluded: 1. The method does not traumatize the periosteum of the hard palate, thus alleviating postoperative maxillary deformity; 2. The buccal musculomucosal flap is generally long enough to reach across the incisive foramen and maintain good blood circulation; 3. The method benefits reconstruction of the levator sling and facilitates velopharyngeal closure.