Oronasal Fistula: A Complication of Cleft Palate Surgery
<p id="p1">Oronasal fistula is one of the disappointing expected outcomes of cleft palate surgery. It may follow palatoplasty for palatal clefting patients, which is defined as an abnormal communication between the oral and nasal cavities. More than one system has attempted its classification. It ma...
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| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2021
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/79681 |
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| Sumario: | <p id="p1">Oronasal fistula is one of the disappointing expected outcomes of cleft palate surgery. It may follow palatoplasty for palatal clefting patients, which is defined as an abnormal communication between the oral and nasal cavities. More than one system has attempted its classification. It may be a small and a symptomatic or symptomatic fistula that requires correction. Its rate differs widely according to many factors. Both surgical and non-surgical methods (the pros and cons of each should be considered) are available for its correction, and there are adjunctive therapies to assist in improving the surgical outcome.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-83969-220-8 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.101205 |