title: The identification and protection of the descending palatine artery in Le Fort I osteotomy: a forgotten technique?
abstract: We describe the advantages of a simple technique of identification and preservation of the descending palatine artery during Le Fort I osteotomy.
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Unit, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 0SU, UK. Barry.oregan@faht.scot.nhs.uk <Barry.oregan@faht.scot.nhs.uk>
authors.forename: Barry O
authors.initials: BO
authors.lastname: Regan
authors.forename: Girish
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bharadwaj
mesh_terms: 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*