Bilateral nasopalatine ducts of the premaxilla.
An unusual case involving the development of patency of the nasopalatine ducts after orthopedic expansion of the premaxilla in a young child is described. The embryogenesis, clinical presentation and surgical repair is discussed.
Eppley
B L
BL
St. John's Mercy Medical Center, Department of Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery, St. Louis, Missouri 63141.
Delfino
J J
JJ
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010159:Palate / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps