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Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring of cranial nerve functions in surgery for microvascular decompression and tumors of the posterior fossa is important for minimizing risk of permanent damage to the nerves. In particular, intraoperative BAEP and the EMG function of muscle innervated by trigeminal and facial muscle have been found useful. We report here our experiences with intraoperative monitoring of brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEP) and EMG recorded from muscles supplied by the trigeminal and facial nerves.
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Broggi, G., Scaioli, V., Brock, S., Dones, I. (1995). Neurophysiological Monitoring of Cranial Nerves During Posterior Fossa Surgery. In: Meyerson, B.A., Ostertag, C. (eds) Advances in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery 11. Acta Neurochirurgica Supplementum, vol 64. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-9419-5_8
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