Perforation of hard palate

Leprosy Mailing List, March 3^rd, 2009

 

Ref.:    Perforation of hard palate

From:  Warren G., Sydney , Australia

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Dear Salvatore,

 

Ref: perforation of hard palate.  Yes, it happens.  I saw quite a few in the 1960s and 70s.  Usually before the patient come for any treatment.  Yes, reconstructive surgery is difficult. But it is not necessary.  It can hardly be called an emergency.  Provide the patients with an artificial palate like used to provide dentures!  The patient is much more comfortable and looses the nasal component of speech, and his drink no longer goes up his nose.

 

Sounds you simple, but it works!

 

Grace  Warren