Studies from PGIMS Provide New Data on Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies (Palatal fistula closure using tongue flap).

A recent report from PGIMS in Rohtak, India discusses the treatment of palatal fistula, a complication of cleft palate surgery. The researchers explain that palatal fistula can occur due to various factors such as suture dehiscence, hematoma, infection, or flap necrosis. The treatment of palatal fistula depends on its size, location, and the surgeon's experience, often requiring the incorporation of extra tissue from the surrounding area. The study describes a patient with a large palatal fistula that was successfully repaired using tongue flaps in stages. For more information, the full article can be accessed for free online. [Extracted from the article]