Palatoplasty
Palatoplasty
Palatoplasty (pronounced: puh-lat-oh-plas-tee) is a surgical procedure performed to correct or reconstruct the palate. The term is derived from the Greek words "palaton" meaning roof of the mouth and "plasty" meaning molding or formation.
Etymology
The term "Palatoplasty" is derived from two Greek words: "palaton" which means 'roof of the mouth' and "plasty" which means 'molding or formation'. Thus, the term literally translates to 'molding or formation of the roof of the mouth'.
Procedure
Palatoplasty is a surgical procedure that involves the reconstruction of the palate, often in patients with cleft palate or other congenital abnormalities. The procedure aims to restore the normal function of the palate, which includes speech production and swallowing.
Types of Palatoplasty
There are several types of palatoplasty procedures, including:
- Traditional Palatoplasty: This is the most common type of palatoplasty, which involves the use of local flaps to reconstruct the palate.
- Furlow Palatoplasty: Named after the surgeon who developed it, this procedure involves a double-opposing Z-plasty technique to lengthen the palate.
- Vomer Flap Palatoplasty: This procedure involves the use of a flap from the vomer bone to reconstruct the nasal layer of the palate.
Related Terms
- Cleft Palate: A congenital deformity where the roof of the mouth contains an opening into the nose.
- Vomer: The thin, flat bone separating the left and right nasal cavities in humans.
- Z-Plasty: A plastic surgery technique used to improve the functional and cosmetic appearance of scars.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Palatoplasty
- Wikipedia's article - Palatoplasty
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