Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3122043 | Asian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
ObjectiveTo decrease the incidence of oro-nasal fistula formation following palatoplasty using modified Von Langenbeck technique and Fibrin Glue adhesive between the oral and nasal layer.Subjects and methodsProspective study of 20 primary closure of cleft palate using modified Von Langenbeck technique with and without a adhesive medium between the oral and nasal layer to compare the incidence of oro-nasal fistula formation.ResultsThe results showed decrease in the incidence of oro-nasal fistula formation. With 0% fistula formation in the cases where Fibrin Glue was used. And 30% fistula formation in patients/controls where Fibrin Glue was not used.
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Authors
Salman Basha, N. Srinath, Nanda Kumar, R. Balaji,