J Korean Soc Plast Reconstr Surg.  2009 May;36(3):333-335.

Congenital Palatal Fistula with Submucous Cleft Palate

• Kim S
• Min KH
• Yun BM

Abstract

Congenital palatal fistulas are rare, and few cases have been reported. Most reported cases present with a submucous cleft palate. In terms of etiology, whether the fistula is congenital or acquired has been debated. Moreover, there is not a generally accepted surgical procedure for repair of palatal fistulas. We present a case of a congenital palatal fistula with a submucous cleft palate that was successfully treated with a Furlow doubleopposing Z-plasty. We discuss palatal fistulas with a review of the literature.

Keyword

Congenital palatal fistula; Submucous cleft palate; Furlow double-opposing Z-plasty

MeSH Terms

Cleft Palate
Fistula