Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Buccal Flap during Primary Furlow Palatoplasty Decreases Likelihood of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in Patients with Cleft Palate.
Shuyan Wei, Kylie R Swiekatowski, Jose E Barrera, Ellen B Wang, James M Klugh, Michael M Talanker, Danielle L Sobol, Matthew R Greives
Published: 202510.1097/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 wi…
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