title: Bilateral nasopalatine ducts of the premaxilla.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: St. John's Mercy Medical Center, Department of Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery, St. Louis, Missouri 63141.
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Eppley
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Delfino
mesh_terms: 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