설피판을 이용한 PALATAL CLEFT CLOSURE의 증례

A case of palatal cleft closure by the use of tongue flap

This is a case report and review of literature that palatal cleft closure after primary cleft closure by the use of anterior based dorsal tongue flap. This manner of closure can be used in a variety of repairs around the oral region without significantly sacrifice of lingual function. In addition to the mobility and rich vascularity, extremely pliable and tension free place and rlative good size within the oral cavity and its mucosal rather than cutaneous epithelium make it a most suitable source for local flaps. We obtained favorable results of palatal cleft closure and easy operation technqiue than the other reconstruction methods.