Results of difficult large palatal fistula repair by tongue flap

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the results of large palatal fistula repair by anterior based tongue flap. Methods: Outcome of palatal fistula repairs by anterior based tongue flap from January 2004 through September 2006, were studied in 23 patients. Results: All patients had at least two palate operations previously. In 20 patients, fistula was repaired successfully (p<0.05). Conclusions: Difficult Palatal fistula could be repaired successfully by anterior based tongue flap.