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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 1990; 23(02): 046-048
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1775536
Review Article

The Sanctity of Putting Packs after Palate Retropositioning

Rajeev B. Ahuja
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Rakesh K. Sandhir
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Summary

The validity of the concept of packing lateral raw areas following retropositioning surgery, for cleft palate, is questioned. Authors believe that it is a serious misconception to presume that packing can help in haemostasis, easing suture line tension and that it prevents food particles from going under the mucoperiosteal flaps. A case has been made for leaving these raw areas open as it leads to rapid epithelialization, shorter hospitalization and it eliminates foul mouth odour post-opertively. Our experience on 42 consequetive patients makes us condemn this concept.

Key Words

Cleft Palate - Palato Plasty


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07 September 2023

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