Article
[Contribution of the posterior auricular artery in the vascularization of the facial nerve in prestylian space: anatomical study and surgical applications].
Morphologie : bulletin de l'Association des anatomistes - 1 Dec 2008
Trost O, Kadlub N, Cheynel N, Benkhadra M, Malka G, Trouilloud P
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: The aim of our study was to establish a systematization of collateral branches originating from posterior auricular artery to facial nerve in prestylian space. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty posterior auricular arteries were studied on 15 fresh cadavers after selective patent blue injection. We observed subsequent colouration of facial nerve. Number and topography of collateral branches were...
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