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A simplified vidian neurectomy

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A simple surgical technique for trans-antral vidian neurectomy is proposed. After removing the posterior maxillary wall, the pterygoid canal is approached without dissecting the pterygopalatine fossa itself. This can be per formed by elevating the periosteum at the medial corner of the fossa and then seeking the pterygoid canal subperiosteally. Electrocauterization is applied and the vidian nerve is sectioned. Bone wax is used to plug the canal. The vidian neurectomy is performed from outside the periosteum.

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Eine einfache chirurgische Technik zur transantralen Neurektomie des N. vidianus wird vorgeschlagen. Nach Entfernen der Hinterwand der Kieferhöhle wird der Canalis pterygoideus ohne Eröffnung der Fossa palatina aufgesucht. Dies wird durch Abheben des Periosts im medialen Winkel der Höhle und subperiostales Aufsuchen des Canalis pterygoideus erreicht. Der New wird elektrocoaguliert und durchtrennt, der Kanal mit Wachs verschlossen. Auf diese Weise ist eine Neurektomie außerhalb des Periosts erreicht.

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

    Yasuya Nomura M.D. & Akira Terao

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  1. Yasuya Nomura M.D.
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Nomura, Y., Terao, A. A simplified vidian neurectomy. Arch. Klin. Exp. Ohr.-, Nas.- U. Kehlk. Heilk. 198, 281–284 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00316928

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