Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Oronasal fistula mainly represents functional problem which can lead to nasal regurgitation of food and fluid. It can also cause significant impairment of speech resulting in mental trauma to the patient. Palatal fistulas are formed mostly by various pathologies, secondary to radiotherapy,removal of cyst and tumors, trauma, minor surgeries including extraction of posterior tooth etc. Many fistula closure techniques have been proposed but with high reccurrence rates. So here we are sharing our institutional experience of succesfully treating residual post-traumatic Oronasal fistula by double flap palatoplasty technique.