Anatomical assessment of the digastric branch of the facial nerve as a landmark to localize the extratemporal facial nerve trunk
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DOI: 10.1007/s00276-019-02222-x
Abstract: PurposeLocalization of the facial nerve trunk (FNT) [i.e., the portion of the facial nerve between the stylomastoid foramen (SMF) and pes anserinus] may be required during various surgical interventions such as parotidectomy and hypoglossal-facial anastomosis.… read more here.
Keywords: landmark; nerve trunk; branch facial; digastric branch ... 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
The Retroauricular Approach to the Facial Nerve Trunk
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000003290
Abstract: Background: Exposure of the common trunk of the facial nerve has traditionally been approached based on principles of parotidectomy, which is associated with high rates of facial nerve palsy and landmarks that may be unreliable.… read more here.
Keywords: nerve trunk; retroauricular approach; nerve; facial nerve ... See more keywords
Cold sensitivity and its association to functional disability following a major nerve trunk injury in the upper extremity—A national registry-based study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270059
Abstract: Aims To investigate self-reported cold sensitivity and functional disability after a repaired major nerve trunk injury in the upper extremity. Methods We identified 735 individuals with a major nerve trunk injury in the upper extremity,… read more here.
Keywords: sensitivity; nerve trunk; cold sensitivity; injury ... See more keywords