The identification and protection of the descending palatine artery in Le Fort I osteotomy: a forgotten technique?
We describe the advantages of a simple technique of identification and preservation of the descending palatine artery during Le Fort I osteotomy.
Regan
Barry O
BO
Maxillofacial Unit, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 0SU, UK. Barry.oregan@faht.scot.nhs.uk <Barry.oregan@faht.scot.nhs.uk>
Bharadwaj
Girish
G
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries*; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort / Q000379:methods*; D021362:Palate, Hard / Q000098:blood supply*