Closure of oro-antral fistula with pedicled buccal fat pad. A case report and review of literature

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dc.contributor.authorAdeyemo, W.L.
dc.contributor.authorOgunlewe, M.O.
dc.contributor.authorLadeinde, A.L.
dc.contributor.authorJames, O.
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-27T18:59:17Z
dc.date.available2019-10-27T18:59:17Z
dc.date.issued2004-01-30
dc.description.abstractObjectives: Chronic oro-antral fistula following dental extraction is not uncommon. Application of pedicled buccal fat pad (BFP) in the repair of the fistula is rather uncommon in our environment. This article demonstrates the use of BFP in the repair of chronic oro-antral fistula. Methods: A case of a chronic oro-antral fistula of 5- year duration in a 56- year old man successfully repaired with pedicled buccal fat pad after unsuccessful several attempts with other local flaps is presented. A review of relevant literature using MEDLINE is also presented. Results: Complete epithelization of the pedicled BFP was observed after 4 weeks with no postoperative complication. Conclusion: Pedicled buccal fat pad is a reliable flap for the repair of oro-antral fistula. The easy mobilization of the BFP and its excellent blood supply and minimal donor site morbidity makes it an ideal flap. It should also be considered as a reliable back-up procedure in the event of failure of other techniques.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAdeyemo WL, Ogunlewe MO, Ladeinde AL, James O. Closure of oro-antral fistula with pedicled buccal fat pad. A case report and review of literature. Afr J Oral Hhealth 2004;1:42-46en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/6566
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAfr J Oral Healthen_US
dc.subjectBuccal fat paden_US
dc.subjectOroantral fistulaen_US
dc.subjectClosureen_US
dc.titleClosure of oro-antral fistula with pedicled buccal fat pad. A case report and review of literatureen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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