Marginal mandibular nerve — a wandering enigma and ways to tackle it
Abstract Background This study aims to propose surgical approaches intended to localize and preserve the marginal mandibular nerve (MMN) during routinely performed head and neck surgical procedures. Main body of abstract Preservation of the functional integrity of the MMN is a critical measure in th...
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| author | Adarsh Kudva Kiruthika Babu Mehul Saha Smriti Puri Lakshmi Pandey Shruti Gunashekhar |
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| description | Abstract Background This study aims to propose surgical approaches intended to localize and preserve the marginal mandibular nerve (MMN) during routinely performed head and neck surgical procedures. Main body of abstract Preservation of the functional integrity of the MMN is a critical measure in the success of orofacial surgeries involving the submandibular triangle. This study systematically reviews the anatomical description of the nerve including origin, course relative to fascial planes, relation to the parotid gland and facial pedicle, branching pattern and anastomosis of nerve and consolidate the findings of several significant studies to determine the “surgically safe” approaches to avoid iatrogenic injury to MMN. Short conclusion The systematic approaches described in this study have helped the authors precisely determine which particular MMN preserving approach to be adopted for each aspect of head and neck surgery. This has definitely enhanced the quality of surgery performed and the postoperative satisfaction of the patients. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fe85ab2b9bd441c6857a399b1b9507712024-04-16T22:16:10ZengSpringerOpenThe Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology1012-55742090-85392021-07-0137112010.1186/s43163-021-00134-5Marginal mandibular nerve — a wandering enigma and ways to tackle itAdarsh Kudva0Kiruthika Babu1Mehul Saha2Smriti Puri3Lakshmi Pandey4Shruti Gunashekhar5Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher EducationDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher EducationDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher EducationDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher EducationDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher EducationDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher EducationAbstract Background This study aims to propose surgical approaches intended to localize and preserve the marginal mandibular nerve (MMN) during routinely performed head and neck surgical procedures. Main body of abstract Preservation of the functional integrity of the MMN is a critical measure in the success of orofacial surgeries involving the submandibular triangle. This study systematically reviews the anatomical description of the nerve including origin, course relative to fascial planes, relation to the parotid gland and facial pedicle, branching pattern and anastomosis of nerve and consolidate the findings of several significant studies to determine the “surgically safe” approaches to avoid iatrogenic injury to MMN. Short conclusion The systematic approaches described in this study have helped the authors precisely determine which particular MMN preserving approach to be adopted for each aspect of head and neck surgery. This has definitely enhanced the quality of surgery performed and the postoperative satisfaction of the patients.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-021-00134-5Marginal mandibular nerveNeck dissectionPreservation |
| spellingShingle | Adarsh Kudva Kiruthika Babu Mehul Saha Smriti Puri Lakshmi Pandey Shruti Gunashekhar Marginal mandibular nerve — a wandering enigma and ways to tackle it The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology Marginal mandibular nerve Neck dissection Preservation |
| title | Marginal mandibular nerve — a wandering enigma and ways to tackle it |
| title_full | Marginal mandibular nerve — a wandering enigma and ways to tackle it |
| title_fullStr | Marginal mandibular nerve — a wandering enigma and ways to tackle it |
| title_full_unstemmed | Marginal mandibular nerve — a wandering enigma and ways to tackle it |
| title_short | Marginal mandibular nerve — a wandering enigma and ways to tackle it |
| title_sort | marginal mandibular nerve a wandering enigma and ways to tackle it |
| topic | Marginal mandibular nerve Neck dissection Preservation |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-021-00134-5 |
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