Endoscope-Assisted Multilayered Repair in Oronasal Fistula

Ear Nose Throat J. 2023 Apr;102(4):268-271. doi: 10.1177/0145561321997607. Epub 2021 Feb 26.

Abstract

Oronasal fistula following cleft palate repair is a considerable complication with a recurrence rate of 33% to 37% and remains a challenging problem for surgeons. Furthermore, many patients have undergone several operations and experienced scar problems and other forms of morbidity. Therefore, we report a multilayered technique for oronasal fistula closure using an endoscopic nasal inferior turbinate composite graft with a palatal advance flap. This will increase the success rate after closure of small-sized oronasal fistula surgery without complications or recurrence (IRB: 2020-1671-0001).

Keywords: cleft palate; endoscopic; oronasal fistula; recurrence; repair.

MeSH terms

  • Cleft Palate*
  • Endoscopes
  • Fistula* / etiology
  • Fistula* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Nose Diseases* / etiology
  • Nose Diseases* / surgery
  • Oral Fistula / etiology
  • Oral Fistula / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Surgical Flaps