Reconstructive

373) Which of following is CORRECT regarding the preferred Palatoplasty techniques?

A. Complete bilateral palate: Three-Flap palatoplasty
B. Complete secondary palate: Two-Flap palatoplasty
C. Complete unilateral: Von Langenbeck Palatoplasty
D. Soft palate cleft: Two-Flap palatoplaty
E. Submucous cleft: Double Reversing Z-plasty




REFERENCES & ANSWER


Sykes J. M.: Diagnosis and Treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate Deformities, Chapter 65 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Papel, editor), Thieme, Second Edition, pp. 824-829, 2002

Capone R. B., Sykes J. M.: Evaluation and Management of Cleft Lip and Palate Deformities, Chapter 76 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Papel, editor), Thieme, Third Edition, pp. 1059-1078, 2009


373) E       Submucous cleft: Double Reversing Z-plasty