Analysis of the Intrinsic Predictors of Oronasal Fistula in Primary Cleft Palate Repair Using Intravelar Veloplasty.

CONCLUSIONS: A larger cleft width tended to increase the occurrence of fistula. Close observation and information about the higher risk of fistula formation should be given to patients with a large cleft width who underwent intravelar veloplasty.
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Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - March 31, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yi CR, Kang MK, Oh TS Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: research