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The square flap method for cleft palate repair.

Jing-Hong Xu1, Hong Chen, Wei-Qiang Tan

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.

The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal : Official Publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
|January 8, 2008
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This study introduces the square flap method for cleft palate repair, achieving successful outcomes with good velopharyngeal closure and stable speech results. The technique offers tension-free closure and improved soft palate length.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Cleft palate repair is crucial for speech and facial development.
  • Existing techniques may have limitations in achieving optimal functional and aesthetic results.
  • The square flap method is a novel approach to address these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate the efficacy of the square flap method for cleft palate repair.
  • To assess the functional outcomes, including velopharyngeal closure and speech.
  • To determine the long-term stability of the surgical results.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from 37 patients (21 males, 16 females) with cleft palates.
  • Application of the square flap method (one rhombic, four triangular flaps) to the von Langenbeck procedure.

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  • Postoperative evaluation included nasopharyngeal fiberscopy, radiography, and clinical speech assessment over 6 months to 2 years.

    • Main Results:

    • All flaps demonstrated good viability and healed well without complications like dehiscence or fistula.
    • Satisfactory velopharyngeal closure and clinical speech evaluations were achieved in all patients.
    • The surgical effects remained stable during the follow-up period.

    Conclusions:

    • The square flap technique provides effective cleft palate repair with significant advantages.
    • Key benefits include tension-free palatal closure, robust muscular reconstruction, and adequate soft palate lengthening.
    • This method represents a valuable advancement in cleft palate surgery.