Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2011 Jan;54(1):85-88. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2011.54.1.85.

Correction of the Scar Contracture of the Oral Mucosa after Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty with Z-Plasty and Mucosal Tissue Graft

• Lee JH
• Kim JK
• Cheon BJ
• Choi J

• KMID: 2277193
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2011.54.1.85

Abstract

A foreign body sensation or a globus symptom of the throat after uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is caused by an internal scar formation and such symptoms generally disappear in 9 months after surgery. In rare cases, this sensation could be permanent. If this condition persists, possible primary treatment could be multiple stage steroid injection into the affected site for softening of the submucosal fibrous formation. But rotational or advancement mucosal flaps could be effective if the steroid injection does not work. We present a case of scar contracture of oral mucosa after UPPP was corrected with Z-plasty and mucosal tissue graft.

Keyword

Palatopharyngeus; Mouth; Mucosa; Flap

MeSH Terms

Cicatrix
Contracture
Foreign Bodies
Mouth
Mouth Mucosa
Mucous Membrane
Pharyngeal Muscles
Pharynx
Sensation
Transplants