Objective: To compare 2-flap and Sommerlad in surgical repair of cleft palate.
Methods: 30 patients with cleft palate were equally divided into two groups. One group accepted sommerlad operation (9 unilateral complete and 6 incomplete cases); the other group accepted 2-flap operation (10 unilateral complete and 5 incomplete cases).
Results: Sommerlad operation lasted longer than 2-flap operation, but without statistical significance (P>0. 05). The two types operations produced similar functional recovery (P>0. 05). The Sommerlad operation had less intraoperation blood loss and left softer palate scars than the 2-flap operation (P<0. 05).
Conclusion: Sommerlad operation and 2-flap operation are both effective. Different methods should be considered based on the abnormal situation of patients and the operation proficiency of the surgeons.