Modifications of the Furlow palatoplasty (six- and seven-flap palatoplasties) - PubMed (original) (raw)

Comparative Study

Modifications of the Furlow palatoplasty (six- and seven-flap palatoplasties)

C W Senders et al. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1995 Oct.

Abstract

Objective: To assess and compare the Furlow palatoplasty, a modified Furlow palatoplasty, and traditional palatoplasty methods.

Design: A retrospective analysis of the results.

Main outcome measures: Cases were evaluated for operating time and complications, including oronasal fistula and blood loss.

Results: There were no fistulas in any of the 19 patients who were included in our study. The modified Furlow palatoplasty was found to increase operating time and blood loss.

Conclusion: The use of the modified Furlow palatoplasty is feasible in select cases; however, this technique increases operating time and blood loss, which must be balanced against the theoretical advantages of increased palatal function with the Furlow palatoplasty.

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