Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Use of local and axial pattern flaps for reconstruction of the hard and soft palate.
- Journal:
- Clinical techniques in small animal practice
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Sivacolundhu, Ramesh K
- Affiliation:
- The Animal Medical Center · United States
Abstract
There are numerous conditions that may result in defects of the hard and soft palate. Reconstruction of these defects may be difficult due to anatomical limitations and limited tissue availability. The majority of palate defects, even when large, may be closed using local and/or axial pattern flaps, while other more advanced techniques such as free tissue transfer and prosthetic implants are required in a smaller number of cases. This article describes the use of local and axial pattern flaps in the reconstruction of the hard and soft palate.
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