Abstract

GALVIS APARICIO, ALEXANDER XAVIER. LOCAL AND PEDICULATED FLAPS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OROANTRAL COMMUNICATIONS AND FISTULAS. rev.fac.med [online]. 2011, vol.19, n.2, pp.217-225. ISSN 0121-5256.

The conventional management of oroantral communications has been performed through local surgical techniques which over time are still in vigor for the primary management of that complication. The improvement in the understanding of the maxillofacial region detailed anatomy has leaded to the introduction of new techniques with the aim of improving and even obtaining new achievements regarding the management of oroantral communication and fistulas which were not accomplished with the classical techniques. This subject review shows each one of the available options for the management of oroantral communications and fistulas with their indications, surgical techniques and complications.

Keywords : Oroantral communication; oroantral fistula; local flap.

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