Revision Surgery of the Cleft Palate

Seminars in Plastic Surgery 2020; 34: 120-128 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1709429Cleft palate repairs often require secondary surgeries and/or revisions for a variety of reasons. The most common causes are symptomatic oronasal fistulas and velopharyngeal insufficiency. Complications from primary surgery, such as wound dehiscence, infection, and hematomas, contribute to the relatively high rate of revision surgery. Prevention of postoperative complications that may lead to fistula or velopharyngeal insufficiency is key, and many techniques have been described that have reportedly decreased the incidence of secondary surgery. Management varies depending on the nature of the fistulous defect and the type of velopharyngeal insufficiency. Numerous surgical options exist to fix this deficiency. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research