CASE REPORT

Buccal fat pad - a simple, underutilised flap

E. Meyer^I; S. J. R. Liebenberg^II; J. J. Fagan^III

^IM.B. Ch.B., F.C.O.R.L. (S.A.). Division of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital
^IIM.B. Ch.B., M.R.C.S. (Ed.), F.C.O.R.L. (S.A.). Division of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital
^IIIM.B. Ch.B., M.Med., F.C.O.R.L. (S.A.). Division of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital

ABSTRACT

The pedicled buccal fat pad is a reliable flap for the repair of small oral defects. It is durable, easy to harvest, and should be considered in settings where access to free flaps is limited and in cases where previous flaps have failed. We discuss a case in which this flap was used successfully for closure of an oro-antral fistula. The indications, anatomy and techniques of successful harvest are discussed.

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