Trigeminocardiac Reflex Induced by Maxillary Nerve Stimulation during Sphenopalatine Ganglion Implantation: A Case Series

Background: The trigeminocardiac reflex (TCR) is a brainstem reflex following stimulation of the trigeminal nerve, resulting in bradycardia, asystole and hypotension. It has been described in maxillofacial and craniofacial surgeries. This case series highlights TCR events occurring during sphenopala...

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Main Authors: Yousef Hammad, Allison Mootz, Kevin Klein, John R. Zuniga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Brain Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/10/12/973