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Posterior auricular artery as a novel anatomic landmark for identification of the facial nerve: A clinical study

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In our previous cadaveric study, we highlighted the posterior auricular artery (PAA) as a potential landmark for early identification of facial nerve (FN) when performing parotidectomy. However, further clinical study… Click to show full abstract

In our previous cadaveric study, we highlighted the posterior auricular artery (PAA) as a potential landmark for early identification of facial nerve (FN) when performing parotidectomy. However, further clinical study is critically needed before this landmark could be applied in clinical practice.

Keywords: posterior auricular; facial nerve; auricular artery; landmark; identification facial; study

Journal Title: Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
Year Published: 2022

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