Preservation of the temporal branch of the facial nerve in pterional-transzygomatic craniotomy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The temporal branch of the facial nerve may be saved in a pterional-transzygomatic craniotomy if the dissection is carried beneath the superficial temporal fascia. The anatomical and technical aspects of this exposure are described in this report.
Medical subject headings
- Craniotomy
- Dissection
- Facial Nerve
- Scalp
- Temporal Muscle