Squamous cell carcinoma infrequently occurs at the soft palate. Although various methods
can be used for reconstruction of soft palate defects that occur after resecting squamous cell …

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 …

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 …

OBJECTIVES: Various kinds of flaps are used for reconstruction of defected soft palate, and
with these, physiologic functions can be preserved. We report the clinical results of our 44 …

Malignant tumors of the lip, including squa-mous cell carcinoma, occur fairly frequently. 1
Wedge excision and suture comprise the method of choice if less than one third of the lip is …

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 …

Background Resection of the soft palate in tumor surgery can lead to significant swallowing
disorders. Therefore rehabilitation needs a functional reconstruction of the remaining …

Hard palate reconstruction with a pedicled osteomyocutaneous mandible flap: Case report -
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Reconstruction of the soft palate after tumor surgery can present a challenge in closing the
defect created and achieving a sufficient functional result. We present a new technique for …

Removal of the soft palate can cause marked functional deficit in deglutition and phonation.
Most commonly, treatment of this deformity with prosthetic obturation has been less than …