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  • Title: Surgical closure of end-stage palatal fistulas using anteriorly-based dorsal tongue flaps.
    Author: Posnick JC, Getz SB.
    Journal: J Oral Maxillofac Surg; 1987 Nov; 45(11):907-12. PubMed ID: 3478437.
    Abstract:
    Effective closure of the recurrent palatal fistula demands proper diagnosis and anatomically-based classification, combined with an appreciation of surgical options. The anteriorly-based dorsal tongue flap is recommended to close large and/or compromised end-stage residual palatal fistula, provided that patient selection and surgical technique are meticulous. It has proved to be a safe and effective method of solving a difficult problem.
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