Bony palatal necrosis in a diabetic patient secondary to palatal rotational flap

Erdogan, O; Esen, E; Ustun, Y

doi:10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2005.02.009

Bony palatal necrosis in a diabetic patient secondary to palatal rotational flap

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Erdogan O., Esen E., Ustun Y.

JOURNAL OF DIABETES AND ITS COMPLICATIONS, vol.19, no.6, pp.364-367, 2005 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 19 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2005
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2005.02.009
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF DIABETES AND ITS COMPLICATIONS
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.364-367
Çukurova University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Donor site necrosis is a very rare complication of palatal rotational flaps. The aim of this case report is to present a 43-year-old female, Type I diabetic patient with a chronic oroantral fistula in the right second molar region. The patient had bony necrosis in the donor site following palatal rotational flap operation. The treatment approach and the alternative methods are discussed. (C) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.