2001/03/01 by Leigh G. Griffiths, Martin Sullivan · 2 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Medicine · Dentistry · #Cleft Lip and Palate Research #Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies #Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments #Medicine #Soft palate #Surgery #Hard palate #Soft tissue #Dentistry
paper · doi:10.5326/15473317-37-2-183
openalex publication_date 2001/03/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/02
The clinical outcomes of bilateral overlapping single-pedicle flaps used for repair of congenital cleft of the soft palate in 10 animals (nine dogs and one cat) are reported. Six animals had concurrent cleft of the hard palate repaired using a previously described mucoperiosteal flap technique. Animals ranged from one to 13 months of age at surgery, with follow-up ranging from two to 12 months. Healing was uncomplicated in all cases and provided excellent functional results.