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Can Palatoplasty Be Done Using The Throat Muscles?

hi, I was told by one doctor palatoplasty was not possible for me since the gap is too much in softpalate.. Infact, softpalate is completely removed.Other doctor said, it is possible to do palatoplasty by using the muscles in throat area.. Got confused.. Please help
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your history, yes, its possile to do palatoplasty by using muscles in throat area. Kindly discuss in detail with surgeon. Take care.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale
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Can Palatoplasty Be Done Using The Throat Muscles?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your history, yes, its possile to do palatoplasty by using muscles in throat area. Kindly discuss in detail with surgeon. Take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale