title: Transmaxillary temporalis transfer for reconstruction of a large palatal defect: report of a case.
abstract: The infratemporal transmaxillary transfer of a temporalis myofascial flap for reconstruction of an extensive palatal defect in an adult cleft palate patient is described. A modified temporal approach is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Presbyterian-University Hospital, Pittsburgh.
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Demas
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Sotereanos
mesh_terms: D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000601:surgery*