Interposition grafting of collagen-gelatin sponge impregnated with basic fibroblast growth factor in primary palatoplasty

Introduction: An oronasal fistula is a challenging post-operative complication of palatoplasty due to impaired velopharyngeal function or its high recurrence rate. Muscle repositioning, a key procedure in palatoplasty, causes dead space at the junction between the hard and soft palates. Consequently...

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Main Authors: Motoki Katsube, Natsuko Utsunomiya, Yasuhiro Katayama, Hiroki Yamanaka, Itaru Tsuge, Yoshihiro Sowa, Michiharu Sakamoto, Naoki Morimoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Regenerative Therapy
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352320423000743