Palatectomy
Palatectomy
Fig.1 Adenoid cystic carcinoma involving most of the hard palate.
Fig.2 Site of bone cuts made are marked.
Fig.3 Entire hard palate was resected transorally without any facial incision.
Fig.4 Resected palate – superior view.
Fig.5 Resected palate – inferior view.
Fig.6 Reconstruction plate was preplated before resecting the palate. Fibula microvascular flap eas raised. Fibular bone was cut without compromising the vascularity and the alveolar arch is created and fixed to the plate.
Fig.7 Plate was fixed to the zygoma.
Fig.8 Palate was lined with the skin paddle came with the fibula flap. Dental implants were inserted one year later.
The Heart Of Clinic
Dr. C. Rayappa MBBS, DLO, FRCS(Edin)
SENIOR CONSULTANT
+91 44 3315 1105
Dr. C. Rayappa graduated from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India in 1982. He completed his post graduation in Otolaryngology (ENT)
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The Heart Of Clinic
Dr. C. Rayappa MBBS, DLO, FRCS(Edin)
SENIOR CONSULTANT
+91 44 3315 1105
Dr. C. Rayappa graduated from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India in 1982. He completed his post graduation in Otolaryngology (ENT)