Surgical "Safe Zone": Rapid Anatomical Identification of the Lesser Occipital Nerve.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1676601
Abstract: BACKGROUND  Surgical intervention has established a vital role in the management of chronic headaches. The lesser occipital nerve (LON) is a common target in patients suffering from occipital neuralgia and is often resected as a… read more here.
Keywords: lon; occipital nerve; mastoid prominence; identification ... See more keywords
In-Depth Look at the Anatomical Relationship of the Lesser Occipital Nerve, Great Auricular Nerve, and Spinal Accessory Nerve and Their Implication in Safety of Operations in the Posterior Triangle of the Neck
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007049
Abstract: Background: Migraine surgery is an increasingly popular treatment option for migraine patients. The lesser occipital nerve is a common trigger point for headache abnormalities, but there is a paucity of research regarding the lesser occipital… read more here.
Keywords: nerve; accessory nerve; spinal accessory; lesser occipital ... See more keywords