Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery ›› 2018, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (5): 263-265.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-0364.2018.05.007

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Effectiveness of Modified Watte Flap in Repairing Palatal Fistula after Maxillary Fracture

ZHANG Yong,YANG Chengshuai,ZHANG Chuxi,HUI Wenyu,LIU Nian,ZHANG Shilei   

  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine;Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology
  • Received:2018-07-14 Published:2020-07-23
  • Contact: 国家自然科学基金(81671035、81701034)；上海市科委重点项目(15441906000)；上海交通大学医学院转化医学协同创新中心项目(TM201717)

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of modified watte flap in repairing palatal fistula after maxillary fracture. Methods From 2015 to 2017, 10 patients with palatal fistula after maxillary fracture were treated by modified wat-te flap under general anesthesia. Results All wounds healed well. All patients were followed up for 1-6 months, the palate was well formed with no functional abnormality. Conclusion Modified watte flap is a simple and practical method to repair palatal fistula after maxillary fracture with less surgical injury. It can achieve good results in selected cases.

Key words: Maxillary fracture, Palatal fistula, Modified watte flap

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