Arch Craniofac Surg.  2012 Apr;13(1):80-83. 10.7181/acfs.2012.13.1.80.

Palatal Fistula of a Healthy Adult after an Infectious Disease: A Case Report

• Choi HN
• Park JH
• Han YS

• KMID: 2116864
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7181/acfs.2012.13.1.80

Abstract

PURPOSE
In rare cases, infectious disease can become the cause of palatal fistula as it usually occurs in immunocompromised patients. We are reporting this case because we have successfully reconstructed palatal fistula occurring due to infectious disease in a healthy adult.
METHODS
A 62-year-old female patient had visited our hospital with a palatal hole that had occurred after suffering from a severe febrile disease. An oro-nasal fistula measuring 1.5 x 1.3 cm has been observed in the junction of the soft palate and hard palate, and is presumed to be caused by an infectious disease according to the patient's history. It was reconstructed using a hinge flap and a mucoperiosteal flap.
RESULTS
For 6 months, no recurrence or complications had been observed. The post operative patient was satisfied with the improvement in nasal speech and fluid regurgitation.
CONCLUSION
We reported this case since we had obtained a functionally satisfactory result by reconstructing the palatal fistula due to infectious disease in a healthy adult.

Keyword

palate; fistula; infection

MeSH Terms

Adult
Communicable Diseases
Female
Fistula
Humans
Immunocompromised Host
Middle Aged
Palate
Palate, Hard
Palate, Soft
Recurrence
Stress, Psychological