Subjective:
The patient was referred to our office for surgical reconstruction of a left maxillary alveolar cleft and closure of oral - nasal fistula secondary to cleft lip / cleft palate deformity.
Objective:
Medical history revealed a 13 y.o. white male with no known drug allergies or serious illnesses.
Assessment:
- Left Maxillary Alveolar Cleft
- Oral - Nasal Fistula
Plan:
- Closure of Oral - Nasal Fistula
- Cancellous Marrow Iliac Bone Graft to Left Maxillary Alveolar Cleft
Result:
Nasal mucosa in fistula | 
Exposed osseous defect (cleft) | 
Left iliac crest |
Cancellous marrow | 
Grafted defect (cleft) |
Click on image to enlarge.
Note eruption of left maxillary canine,
six weeks post op. |
Patient treated by:
- Dr. Steven R. Tucker Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dr. Jon C. Fisher Orthodontist
- Dr. Charles Milem Orthopedic Surgery
Steven R. Tucker DMD, PSC
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
909 Scherm Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
phone: 1-502-926-4107
fax: 1-502-926-4166
url: http://www.srt-psc.com
Last Modified: August 31, 1998
