Surgery When a down fracture Le Fort I osteotomy is performed A necrosis is prevented by a blood supply to the maxilla from the palatine arteries B a patient with a cleft palate is more likely to develop necrosis C the operation is easier on a cleft palate patient because the lesser segment does not have to be detached from the nose D a tear in the nasal mucosa makes postoperative infection more likely 💡 Explanation When a down fracture Le Fort I osteotomy is performed ✓ Correct Answer: B. a patient with a cleft palate is more likely to develop necrosis