کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
4113328 1606036 2012 5 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Furlow technique for treatment of soft palate fistula
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی بیماری های گوش و جراحی پلاستیک صورت
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Furlow technique for treatment of soft palate fistula
چکیده انگلیسی

ObjectiveFistula of the palate is a common complication of palatoplasty, it leads to nasal regurgitation of fluids and hypernasality of speech. Its treatment is technically difficult due to paucity and fibrosis of palatal tissues. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of closure of soft palate fistula by using Furlow double opposing Z-palatoplasty.MethodsNineteen patients were subjected for repair of their soft palate fistulas using Furlow Z-plasty. Pre and postoperative speech analysis using auditory perceptual assessment, measurement of nasalance score using nasometric assessment, and measurement of velar movement using flexible nasopharyngoscopy were done.ResultsAll cases showed complete closure of their fistulas at first attempt, with no operative or postoperative complications. Recurrence was not recorded in any case after a follow up period of at least 12 months. Significant improvement of speech quality and nasalance score was achieved. Flexible nasopharyngoscopy showed postoperative increase in velar movement which was not significant relative to the preoperative records.ConclusionsTreatment of soft palate fistula by using Furlow technique is an effective method as a primary treatment with a high success rate and a good functional outcome.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - Volume 76, Issue 1, January 2012, Pages 52–56
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