Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
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J Craniomaxillofac Surg · Oct 2013
Pterygopalatine fossa segment neurectomy of maxillary nerve through maxillary sinus route in treating trigeminal neuralgia.
To explore an effective surgical treatment for pain in the distribution area of the maxillary branch of trigeminal nerve (TN). ⋯ The maxillary sinus route can provide a clear vision for sectioning of the maxillary nerve. This new surgical technique has proven to be safe and effective. It provides another option for the weak elderly who are intolerant of craniotomy or patients who have contraindications for craniotomy when radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) and percutaneous glycerol neurolysis (PGR) treatment is not possible.
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J Craniomaxillofac Surg · Oct 2013
Case ReportsUse of medical aural and encephalic glue-soaked gelfoam for frontal sinus repair: a single-centre experience.
Frontal sinus (FS) perforation is a common complication in frontal craniotomy. The primary goal of treatment is to seal the FS without destroying physiological function. ⋯ We describe the application of gelfoam saturated with EC glue to treat an open FS with or without mucosal violation during frontal craniotomy. Gelfoam saturated with EC glue is a quick, effective, low-cost and reliable means of sealing the FS while preserving its physiological function.