Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery >

2018 , Vol. 14 >Issue 5: 263 - 265

DOI: https://doi.org/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

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  • Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine;Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology

Received date: 2018-07-14

  Online published: 2020-07-23

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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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ZHANG Yong,YANG Chengshuai,ZHANG Chuxi,HUI Wenyu,LIU Nian,ZHANG Shilei . Effectiveness of Modified Watte Flap in Repairing Palatal Fistula after Maxillary Fracture[J]. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018 , 14(5) : 263 -265 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-0364.2018.05.007

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