Posterior auricular artery as a novel anatomic landmark for identification of the facial nerve: A clinical study
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DOI: 10.1002/lio2.894
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… read more here.
Keywords: posterior auricular; facial nerve; auricular artery; landmark ... See more keywords
Borle's triangle: A reliable anatomical landmark for ease of identification of facial nerve trunk during parotidectomy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2018.08.004
Abstract: Purpose An accurate understanding of the anatomy, identification and preservation of facial nerve is critical in performing successful functional parotidectomies. The current literature is replete with inconsistencies of various landmarks when used alone for identification… read more here.
Keywords: triangle; nerve trunk; identification facial; facial nerve ... See more keywords