Long-Term Effectiveness of the Pedicled Buccal Fat Pad in the Closure of a Large Oroantral Fistula.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

This study evaluated the long-term effectiveness of the pedicled buccal fat pad (BFP) in the closure of a large oroantral fistula (OAF).

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Twenty-five consecutive patients with OAFs larger than 5 mm were treated with a pedicled BFP. They were followed clinically and radiographically for 10 years after surgery to monitor the durability and effectiveness of the pedicled BFP in the closure of the OAF.

RESULTS:

The procedure was successful in all patients. The healing process was satisfactory, with no breakdown or liquefaction necrosis postoperatively. No complications were observed during the follow-up period.

CONCLUSIONS:

The results of this study support the view that the use of the pedicled BFP is a durable, straightforward, convenient, and reliable method for the treatment of a large OAF.

• Authors: Emad T Daif
• Journal: Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (J Oral Maxillofac Surg) Vol. 74 Issue 9 Pg. 1718-22 (Sep 2016) ISSN: 1531-5053 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 27265647 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2016 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Adipose Tissue (transplantation)
• Adult
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Oroantral Fistula (surgery)
• Surgical Flaps
• Treatment Outcome
• Wound Healing