Kotrashetti SM, Dube G, Thakkar B, Ahuja M. Simple Technique Overcoming a Persistent Problem in Cleft Palate Repair.
J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2016;
15:558-9. [PMID:
27833354 DOI:
10.1007/s12663-016-0906-6]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
Cleft palate repair mandates use of a mouth gag and Dingmans moth gag is the most commonly used for the same; but the use of Dingmans mouth gag may have the demerit of the suture getting tethered at various places of the instrument during cleft palate closure particularly in the hands of the beginner surgeon.
METHOD
This article discusses about a simple technique of using a rubber dam sheet to cover the frame of the mouth gag.
CONCLUSION
The technique discussed in this article is simple, cost effective method to overcome the potential disadvantage of suture adherence during repair of palatal tissue. The technique also has the potential to reduce the total operative time which needs a further study to validate the same.
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