Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the results of large palatal fistula repair by anterior based tongue
flap.
Methods: Outcome of palatal fistula repairs by anterior based tongue flap from January
2004 through September 2006, were studied in 23 patients.
Results: All patients had at least two palate operations previously. In 20 patients, fistula
was repaired successfully (p<0.05).
Conclusions: Difficult Palatal fistula could be repaired successfully by anterior based
tongue flap. (Rawal Med J 2008;33:56-58).
Key words: Palatal fistula, tongue flap, cleft palate, cleft lip
