Preservation of the Vascularised Nasal Lining During Palatal Fenestration Procedures: A Simple 2 Step Technique

Problem During palatal fenestration procedure the vascularised, respiratory nasal lining is often sacrificed inadvertently. It normally functions to keep the inhaled air warm, humid and dust free. Conclusion This vascularised nasal lining when uninvolved oncologically can easily be preserved. Preser...

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Published in:Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery 2017-09, Vol.16 (3), p.397-399
Main Authors: Shah, Ketan C., Stassen, Leo, Flora, Harpal Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Birth defects
Compliance
Conflicts of interest
Dentistry
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Morbidity
Nose
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology
Plastic Surgery
Surgical techniques
Technical Note
Tumors
Wound healing
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Summary:Problem During palatal fenestration procedure the vascularised, respiratory nasal lining is often sacrificed inadvertently. It normally functions to keep the inhaled air warm, humid and dust free. Conclusion This vascularised nasal lining when uninvolved oncologically can easily be preserved. Preservation of the vascularised nasal lining shall decrease the leakage of nasal secretions and aid in the healing of reconstruction of the defect when local or regional flaps are used.
ISSN:0972-8279
0974-942X
DOI:10.1007/s12663-016-0982-7