Computerized analysis of the greater palatine foramen to gain the palatine neurovascular bundle during palatal surgery
Articles > Article · 2016
Authors: Pinar Cagimni, Figen GÖKMEN, Mehmet Asım ÖZER, Zuhal Kazak
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, WoS, 2016, vol 39, pp 177-184
DOI: 10.1007/s00276-016-1691-0
Summary
Investigation of the computerized dimensional anatomic location of the greater palatine foramen (GPF) and lesser palatine foramens (LPF) is important indicating site to collect palatal donor tissue, reconstructioning the orofacial area of the oncology patient and applying the greater palatine nerve block anesthesia. The aim of this study is to determine a patient-friendly landmark and to specify the precise location of the GPF in order to standardise certain anatomical marks of safe neurovascular bundle.