Tongue Flap as Salvage Procedure for Recurrent and Large Palatal Fistula after Cleft Palate Repair

Recurrent palatal fistula is a common complication of cleft palate repair. The main causes are poor surgical technique or vascular accidents and infection. Local flaps are not adequate for larger and recurrent fistula. The aim of this study is to analyze the utility of tongue flap in recurrent and large palatal fistula repair