Objective To determine the indications, complications, and outcomes of the uvulopalatal flap
in the reconstruction of defects of the soft palate. Study Design Retrospective review …

The article presents a case study of a 74-year-old female with a 70 pack-year smoking
history and odynophagia and was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in the soft …

Objective To evaluate the use of microvascular free-tissue transfers in the reconstruction of
hard palate defects. Design Retrospective review of a case series. Setting Two tertiary …

Background Speech and swallowing problems due to velopharyngeal incompetence may
follow soft palate resection and reconstruction. Over the past 3 years, we have developed …

Surgical removal of the soft palate in cases of neoplastic disease has a functionally
detrimental effect on the patient, resulting in rhinolalia and nasal regurgitation. The authors …

Background Many options are available to cover a palatal defect, including local or free
flaps. The objective of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of palatal mucoperiosteal …

Background. Moderate resection of the soft palate results in suboptimal outcomes in terms of
postoperative velopharyngeal function. We propose the radial forearm tenocutaneous free …

Palate reconstruction remains one of the most challenging areas for the head and neck
reconstructive surgeon. Although small defects in the palate are managed without significant …

Reconstruction of hemi‐soft‐palate defects after tumor resection is usually done by means of
a regional flap, free‐tissue transfer or a prosthesis. These options vary in complexity and …

Defects of the soft palate often occur after extirpative procedures are performed to treat
oropharyngeal cancers. These defects usually result in velopharyngeal insufficiency and an …