Two-Stage Reconstruction of Bilateral Alveolar Cleft Using Y-Shaped Anterior-Based Tongue Flap and Iliac Bone Graft

Abstract

This two-stage reconstruction of a bilateral cleft alveolus using a Y-shaped tongue flap and iliac bone graft was very successful. It may be indicated for a bilateral cleft alveolus patient in which the direct closure of the cleft defect with adjacent tissue or the buccal flap is not easy because of scarred fibrotic mucosa and accompanied residual palatal fistula.