A Toolbox of Surgical Techniques for Palatal Fistula Repair

Author:

Rothermel Alexis T.1,Lundberg Jaclyn N.2,Samson Thomas D.3,Tse Raymond W.4,Allori Alexander C.5,Bezuhly Michael6ORCID,Beals Stephen P.7,Sitzman Thomas J.8ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Division of Plastic Surgery, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA

2. Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA

3. Departments of Pediatrics and Neurosurgery, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA

4. Division of Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA

5. Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery, Duke University Hospital & Children’s Health Center, Durham, NC, USA

6. Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

7. Division of Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona and Barrow Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA

8. Division of Plastic Surgery, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona; and Barrow Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA

Abstract

Objective: To provide an inventory of oronasal fistula repair techniques alongside expert commentary on which techniques are appropriate for each fistula type. Design: A 4-stage approach was used to develop a consensus on surgical techniques available for fistula repair: (1) in-person discussion of oronasal fistula cases among cleft surgeons, (2) development of a schema for fistula management using transcripts of the in-person case discussion, (3) evaluation of the preliminary schema via a web-based survey of additional cleft surgeons, and (4) revision of the management schema using survey responses. Participants: Six cleft surgeons participated in the in-person case discussion. Eleven additional surgeons participated in the web-based survey. Participants had diverse training experiences, having completed residency and fellowship at 20 different hospitals. Results: A schema for fistula management was developed, organized by fistula location. The schema catalogues all viable approaches for each location. For fistulae involving the soft palate, the schema stresses the importance of evaluating for velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) and incorporating VPI management into fistula repair. For fistulae involving the hard palate, the schema separately enumerates the techniques available for nasal lining repair and for oral lining repair in each region. The schema also catalogues the diversity of approaches to lingual- and labioalveolar fistula, including variation in timing, orthodontic preparation, and simultaneous alveolar bone grafting. Conclusions: This study employed consensus methods to create a comprehensive inventory of available fistula repair techniques and to identify preferential techniques among a diverse group of surgeons.

Funder

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Otorhinolaryngology,Oral Surgery

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