pubmed-article:9167067 | pubmed:abstractText | Hypoplasia of the maxilla, often described as a classic sequela to surgical repair of the cleft palate, has been rare in our experience. We believe that our surgical technique, which includes dividing the nasal mucosa and the abnormal muscular insertions at the posterior border of the hard palate, is an important factor in preventing this sequela. | lld:pubmed |