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Terry L. Fry, MD; Charles I. Woods, MD

Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1987;113(7):770-771.

Abstract
• A uniformly thin, nonfatty, full-thickness mucous membrane graft measuring a minimum of 4 x 5 cm is described for an unusual clinical problem, total symblepharon. The donor graft's ready availability from a normal maxillary sinus, its ideal grafting characteristics, and minimal donor site morbidity make it an ideal choice in many other clinical situations. This thin yet full-thickness graft minimizes graft contracture and maximizes rapidity of graft "take," making it an excellent choice for tracheal or laryngeal relining procedures, release of oral cavity scar contractures, or pharyngeal reconstructions.

(Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1987;113:770-771)

Author Affiliations
From the Division of Otolaryngology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Oct 6, 1986.

Reprint requests to Division of Otolaryngology, University of North Carolina, 610 Clinical Sciences Bldg 229-H, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Dr Fry).

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