Repair of a palatal defect associated with late congenital syphilis using a tongue flap
Date
1988
Authors
Housego T.
Wood R.E.
Grotepass F.
Nortje C.J.
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Abstract
A case is presented outlining the surgical correction of a palatal defect resulting from a gumma using a tongue flap. The defect was successfully closed, and the patient responded well. Speech and deglutition were restored to normal. The manifestations of congenital syphilis are reviewed.
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case report, congenital syphilis, human, palate, tongue flap, Adult, Case Report, Female, Human, Maxillary Diseases, Palate, Surgical Flaps, Syphilis, Congenital, Tongue
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Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
46
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46
1