• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.748-752
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• 2007

Purpose: The goal of palatoplasty is focused on two points. One is to close the palatal defect completely, and the other to create a velopharyngeal system for normal speech. While established methods such as pushback palatoplasty or double opposing Z palatoplasty are used in wide cleft palate repair, sequelae such as maxillary hypoplasia or oronasal fistula may result. Therefore, when palatoplasty with buccinator myomucosal flap is used in the case of wide cleft palates, maxillary hypoplasia and oronasal fistula is reduced and optimal results are obtained. Methods: From October 2005 to December 2006, four children with wide complete cleft palate underwent unilateral buccinator myomucosal flap and intravelar veloplaty. Mean age at cleft repair was 15 months, and mean cleft size was 2.15 cm. The patients underwent intravelar veloplasty and palatoplasty was done using unilateral buccinator myomucosal flap. Results: The patients, after mean 10 months of follow-up observation, showed no signs of oronasal fistula resulting from flap tension. The shape and color similar to normal oral mucosa was obtained, and velopharyngeal function was acquired. Conclusion: When intravelar veloplasty and palatoplasty with unilateral buccinator myomucosal flap is done on wide cleft palates, postoperative speech function is optimal, velopharyngeal incompetence is effectively corrected, and sequelae resulting from pushback palatoplasty and double opposing Z-plasty, such as maxillary hypoplasia and oronasal fistula, is reduced.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.170-177
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• 2005

The pleomorphic adenoma is well recognized as the most common salivary neoplasm. We examined 49 patients who had received surgical excision of the pleomorphic adenoma from 1989 to 1998 with over 5 years follow-up period. We retrospectively evaluated the patients' age, sex, chief complaints, surgical methods, and recurrence or complication rates after analysis of one's clinical and surgical records. The results are as follows : 1. There were 15 cases in parotid gland, 23 cases in palate, 8 cases in submandibular gland, and 3 cases in cheek. The ratio of male to female was 1 : 1.13. The mean age was 44. The tumor of submandibular gland occurred in more younger age than that of other salivary gland. 2. In 15 patients of parotid pleomorphic adenoma, there was 1 case(6.7%, 1/15) of recurrence. That was transformed into the malignant pleomorphic adenoma after 4 years of first surgery. We performed superficial parotidectomy of 9 cases(56.2%, 9/16), total parotidectomy of 6 cases(37.5%, 6/16), and radical parotidectomy of 1 case(6.3%, 1/16). 3. We used the rotational Sternocleidomastoid muscular flap to cover the exposed facial nerve in 12 cases(75%) after parotidectomy(7 cases of superficial parotidectomy and 5 cases of total parotidectomy). We could see 3 cases(18.7%) of facial nerve palsy and 1 case(6.3%) of Frey's syndrome after parotidectomy. We examined Frey's syndrome in only 1 case which was not used SCM muscular flap after parotidectomy. 4. In 23 patients of palatal pleomorphic adenoma, there were 2 cases(8.7%) of recurrence. In recurrence cases, We performed re-excision after 4 and 5 years of first surgery, respectively. We preserved partial thin overlying palatal mucosa during tumor excision in 5 cases(20%), which were proved as benign mixed tumor in preoperative biopsy. That mucosa-preserved cases had thick palatal mucosa, did not show mucosa ulceration and revealed well encapsulated lesions in preoperative CT. 5. In palatal tumors, we could see the 13 cases(52%) of bony invasion in preoperative CT views and the 4 cases(16%) of oro-nasal fistula after tumor excision. In two cases of recurrence, one(20%, 1/5) was in palatal mucosa-preserved group and the other(5.5%, 1/18) was in palatal mucosa-excised group. 6. We excised tumors with submandibular glands in the all cases of submandibular pleomorphic adenoma. There was no specific complication or recurrence in these cases. 7. After excision of the cheek pleomorphic adenomas, we could not see any complication or recurrence.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.150-154
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• 2024

This case report describes a rare occurrence of pyogenic granuloma (PG) in the hard palate deviating from its typical gingival location that led to the formation of an alveolar cleft. The aggressive growth pattern of the lesion, with atypical progression from a pedunculated nodule to an alveolar cleft, raised concern. The diagnosis was based on magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography findings, which revealed a tadpole-shaped lesion originating from the midline hard palate. The differential diagnosis included a minor salivary gland tumor. Surgical excision was performed under general anesthesia and resulted in a mucosal defect without nasolabial fistula formation or bone exposure. The palatal defect was packed with oxidized regenerated cellulose and closed with Vicryl Rapide sutures, both of which contributed to the patient's successful outcomes. Our comprehensive approach, extending across the stages of surgical planning, execution, and postoperative care, demonstrated the advantages of a multidisciplinary strategy for the accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of palatal PGs. This report makes a meaningful contribution to the existing literature on common oral lesions by emphasizing the importance of a broad differential diagnosis and a systematic approach to oral pathologies. It also raises clinical awareness of PGs with atypical presentations and the diagnostic challenge that they pose.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.243-249
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• 1997

The purpose of this study is to describe the clinical availability of a variety of intraoral local flaps in reconstruction of oral soft tissue defects, Forty patients with oral soft tissue defects were treated by tongue, buccinator, palatal, labial, facial artery musculomucosal, buccal fat pad, and masseter muscle crossover flap. Total 43 intraoral flaps were used to reconstruct a variety of intraoral soft tissue defects, such as oronasal fistula, oroantral fistula, traumatic deformities and other. The age of patients ranged from 7 to 72 years, with mean age of 39.6 years. Follow up period ranged from 2 to 66 months, mean follow up period of 21.6 months. There were 9 complications, of which four were partial necrosis, three infections, one total necrosis, and 1 speech problem. Except for total necrosis, most of the recipient sited healed uneventually without severe morbidity. We consider that a variety of intraoral local flaps can be available for reconstruction of small of moderate large intraoral soft tissue defects.

• 대한구순구개열학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.47-61
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• 2004

The closure of a wide alveolar cleft and fistula in cleft patients and the reconstruction of a maxillary dentoalveolar defect in bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP) patients are challenging for both orthodontists and oromaxillofacial surgeons. It is due to the difficulty in achieving complete closure by using local attached gingiva (palatal flap) and the great volume of bone required for the graft. In this article, the authors used bifocal distraction-compression osteosynthesis(BDCO) to create a segment of new alveolar bone and attached gingiva for the complete approximation of a wide alveolar cleft/fistula and the reconstruction of a maxillary dentoalveolar defect. Since the alveoli and gingivae on both ends of the cleft were approximated after BDCO, the need for extensive alveolar bone grafting was eliminated. It also could create new alveolar bone and gingiva for orthodontic tooth movement and implant.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.527-537
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• 2007

To evaluate criteria, indications, and prognosis of the various reconstructive methods on the patients with intraoral soft tissue defect who had been treated at Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital from 2003 to 2005, we have reviewed the clinical data of the patients and analysed. The results were as follows: 1. Tongue flaps have been mainly applied on anterior portion of palate and maxilla. The survival rate was high percent, but the cooperation of patient was inevitable for the success. 2. Palatal mucosa rotational flaps were available on relative large defect on palate, oroantral fistula site. The side effect was a scaring band from secondary healing on denuded donor palate site. Sometimes the band came to be a hinderance to swallowing, phonation. 3. Forearm free flap was a workhorse flap for everywhere in intraoral defects. We had used the flap on cheek, floor of mouth, tongue without any significant complications. But the application of the flap was required for long operation time, which was disadvantageous to the old, weak patients. 4. Cervical platysmal flap could be easily applicable for buccal cheek, floor of mouth after excision of the cancer lesion. The design of the flap could be made simultaneously on neck dissection, but the danger of cancer remnants on the flap always might be remained. 5. Buccal fat pad pedicled flap must have been a primary flap for repair of oroantral fistula especially on posterior maxilla. The flap survival will be expected if the considerations for above reconstructive methods on site, size, condition of defects primarily could be made.

• 대한구순구개열학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.25-34
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• 2004

본 연구는 선천성 구개열 환자에서 구개성형술후 구개 길이가 어느 정도 연장되는지 알아보기 위하여 시행되었다. 199i년 4월부터 2004년 4월까지 10년동안 전남대학교병원 구강악안면외과에서 치료 받은 구개열 환자 중 추적조사가 가능한 112명을 대상으로 역학적 특성, 사용된 구개성형술식, 구개 길이의 연장 정도 및 술후 합병증에 대하여 임상기록을 조사하고 분석하였다. 불완전구개열 및 완전구개열 환자의 비는 1.6:1이었다. 성별분포는 완전구개열에서는 남자가 2.1배 많았고, 불완전구개열에서는 여자가 1.2배 많았다. 불완전구개열에서는 Dorrance법과 Wardill법을, 완전구개 열에서는 Wardill법과 Furlow법, two flap법, Perko법을 많이 사용하였다. 구개열 형태별 구개 길이의 연장 정도는 불완전구개열에서 평균 5.84 m(11.295) 연장되어 완전구개열에서의 평균 4.71 w(9.f%)보다 1.13 mm(1.6%) 더 많이 연장되었으나 통계학적 유의성은 없었다. 구개성형술식에 따른 구개 길이의 연장 정도는 Furlow법에서 5.70 m(10.9%) 연장되어 push back법에서의 5.33 in(10.7%)보다0.37 mm(0.2%) 더 많이 연장되었으나 역시 통계학적 유의성은 없었다. 술후 합병증으로 구개누공이 27예(24%b)로 가장 많이 발생하였다. 이상의 결과에서 구개성형술후 구개 길이가 3.5%부터 24.0%까지 평균 10.8% 연장되어 언어 기능에 기여함을 알 수 있다.

• 대한구순구개열학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.31-37
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• 2005

In alveolar deformity of cleft patient, the flap design is very important to make the functional and esthetic outcome. Especially in bilateral cleft alveolus with wide defect, deficiency of covering tissue is a greatest problem. Wound dehiscence may develop oronasal fistula of palatal and labial region and loss of the bone graft. We report 2 cases with bilateral cleft alveolus. In both case, bilateral buccal mucosal flap was used for closure of bilateral cleft alveolus with wide defect. The one was operated with iliac bone graft according to secondary grafting method, the other was closed without bone grafting. The patient was 3 years old. So, secondary alveolar bone graft will be required some years later for the establishment of bony continuity and esthetic advantage. In both cases, we found the entire soft tissue closure without the lack of covering flap. In these case, the closure of alveolus defect was accomplished successfully by the use of bilateral buccal mucosal flap. There was no complication, secondary fistula. The most important thing is the tension-free closure of the bilateral buccal mucosal flap. So, we report these cases with literatures.

• 대한구순구개열학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.11-22
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• 2005

상악골의 열성장과 횡적 부조화, 그리고 광범위한 치조열 및 구강상악동 누공의 치료에 있어서 기존의 방법에 비해 골신장술을 사용하였을 경우, 본 증례들과 관련 문헌 고찰을 통하여, 견인량의 충분한 확보 및 회귀율의 최소화를 얻을 수 있으며, 또한 입원가료기간의 감소와 연조직 부조화의 해결을 볼 수 있어 구순구개열에 관련된 상악골 변형의 치료에 골신장술이 유용한 치료법이라 생각되어 보고한다.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.189-196
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• 1992

유아기에 구순성형술 및 구개성형술 등에 의한 중 안면부의 성장장애를 동반한 성인환자에서 만기 이차성 골이식술(Late secondary bone graft)을 동반한 Le Fort I osteotomy를 시행한 결과 기능적, 심미적으로 양호한 개선 효과를 얻었다. 1. 증례에서는 골지지가 거의 없는 우측 상악 중절치 및 측절치 부위의 치아를 발거하고, 술전 교정치료로 변위된 치아의 배열과 소실된 공간을 회복한 후 장골이식을 동반한 상악골 전진술을 시행하였다. 2. 파열 변연부위에 골점막 절개를 시행한 후 순측 구개측 봉합 및 비점막을 거상하여 구비강 누공을 폐쇄한 후 장골능에서 얻은 골수-망상골을 이식하였다. 3. 수술후 구비강 폐쇄로 비음이 개선되었고, 술후 8개월된 방사선 사진상 파열부위의 골 재생을 확인한 후 보철치료를 시행하였다. 4. 표준 두부방사선 계측상 상악골의 전진에 의한 측모의 현저한 개선을 관찰할 수 있었다.