4- The use of Glubran 2 in management of cleft palat

Abstract

Aim:

Cleft lip and palate are the most common congenital craniofacial anomalies in humans. Delayed complications of palatoplasty include fistulas and delayed midfacial growth disturbances. The purpose of this study is to research the activity of using tissue adhesives in blocking palatal fistula formation.

Method:

We reviewed 39 cases of cleft palate between January 1995 and May 2005. Clinical data included age, sex, type of cleft palate, operation technique, use of tissue adhesives and complications.

Results:

Operative treatment included palatoplasty in 24 patients and palatoplasty and Glubran 2 in 15. Fistulas occurred in 7(%29.1) of 24 patients that were only palatoplasty applied but there was only 1(%6.6) fistula in 15 patients that palatoplasty and Glubran 2 applied.

Conclusion:

Positive results, which we required from the patients with cleft palate, could be either from our clinical experience or Glubran 2 affects