AIM: The aim of this anatomical study was to define the intraosseous vascular territory of the facial artery. The clinical issue is whether ipsilateral facial artery anastomosis will guarantee blood supply to the ipsi- and contralateral mandibular symphyses and maxillae in allotransplantation.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Of 10 human cadaveric heads, the left facial artery was injected with a positive contrast agent. The maxillae and ...