Authors :
Dr. Suresh Bommaji; Dr. Gururaj Arakeri; Dr. Yamini Narayan Ghatikar; Dr. Sandhya Rampati
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 5 - May
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8058208
Abstract :
Oral Submucous Fibrosis is a silent,
persistent, crippling disease of uncertain aetiology that
affects the entire oral cavity, pharynx and occasionally
the larynx. It is a chronic disabling condition
characterized by limited mouth opening and poor oral
hygiene. The identification of cancers and maintaining
nutrition are complicated by severe oral submucous
fibrosis. Oral submucous fibrosis has been surgically
treated with a variety of surgical methods, with varying
degrees of success. The nasolabial flap has proven to be a
versatile flap and effective technique for reconstructing
head and neck deformities. In this article, we provide a
case report of a 51 year old female with Grade IV OSMF
who was treated with nasolabial flap graft.
Keywords :
OSMF, Nasolabial Flap, Trismus, Fibrotic Bands.
Oral Submucous Fibrosis is a silent,
persistent, crippling disease of uncertain aetiology that
affects the entire oral cavity, pharynx and occasionally
the larynx. It is a chronic disabling condition
characterized by limited mouth opening and poor oral
hygiene. The identification of cancers and maintaining
nutrition are complicated by severe oral submucous
fibrosis. Oral submucous fibrosis has been surgically
treated with a variety of surgical methods, with varying
degrees of success. The nasolabial flap has proven to be a
versatile flap and effective technique for reconstructing
head and neck deformities. In this article, we provide a
case report of a 51 year old female with Grade IV OSMF
who was treated with nasolabial flap graft.
Keywords :
OSMF, Nasolabial Flap, Trismus, Fibrotic Bands.
