Buccal Flap during Primary Furlow Palatoplasty Decreases Likelihood of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in Patients with Cleft Palate.
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000012618
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The use of buccal myomucosal flaps during primary palatoplasty have gained popularity, yet their impact on surgical outcomes remains debated. This study evaluates whether using buccal flaps in primary Furlow palatoplasty for children with… read more here.
Keywords: furlow palatoplasty; palatoplasty; vpi; primary furlow ... See more keywords