title: Ligation of the descending palatine artery: pro and con.
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Lanigan
mesh_terms: D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D005881:Gingiva / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008437:Maxilla / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000209:etiology; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort / Q000009:adverse effects; D010159:Palate / Q000098:blood supply*; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control; D012039:Regional Blood Flow