A Review on Surgical Procedures for Cleft Palatal Fistula Management
Review Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56501/intjcraniomaxillofacsurgrehab.2022.638Keywords:
Cleft Palate, Cleft Lip, Palatal Fistula, Congenital Defect, Innovative Method, SurgeryAbstract
The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive overview of surgical procedures for cleft palatal fistula management. Pubmed and google scholar databases were searched with keywords relating to cleft palate fistula management, and 20 articles were analyzed and reviewed. Cleft palatal fistula is the most common complication associated with cleft palatal surgery. The etiology of CPF and its surgical management are discussed in this review article.
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