Technical Notes
A new pedicled periosteal flap for alveolar bone graft surgery: a technical note
Authors:
N. Jayasuriya ,
University of Peradeniya, LK
About N.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences
M. Attygalla
University of Peradeniya, LK
About M.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences
Abstract
Achieving a good bone volume is an important aspect of secondary alveolar bone grafting in patients with alveolar clefts. Wound breakdown is a major cause of bone graft exposure and graft failure. We describe a new technique using a pedicled periosteal flap to achieve a double layered wound closure during secondary alveolar bone graft surgery. We report the first use on a unilateral alveolar cleft. Good wound healing and bone volumes were noted on 6 months review. Bone formation by the grafted periosteum was expected in addition to wound protection.
How to Cite:
Jayasuriya N, Attygalla M. A new pedicled periosteal flap for alveolar bone graft surgery: a technical note. Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery. 2016;34(4):32–3. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljs.v34i4.8319
Published on
31 Dec 2016.
Peer Reviewed
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