Basic Palatal Surgery

Primary Tutor

Alix Freeman

Secondary Tutor


Category Oral Surgery

This workshop will include the following learning outcomes: successfully identify palatal anatomy, Determine the most appropriate technique for fistula or cleft repair based on computed tomography images, Understand the different techniques for closure of acquired and congenital palatal defects, Perform oronasal fistula and orofacial cleft repair using overlapping flaps, Describe how to achieve a cleft repair or oronasal fistula repair without tension, Be able to discuss complications and post-surgical management with the client.