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The petrosal nerves: Anatomy, pathology, and surgical considerations
Author(s) -
Tubbs R. Shane,
Menendez Joshua,
Loukas Marios,
Shoja Mohammadali M.,
Shokouhi Ghaffar,
Salter E. George,
CohenGadol Aaron
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
clinical anatomy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1098-2353
pISSN - 0897-3806
DOI - 10.1002/ca.20814
Subject(s) - medicine , cranial nerves , anatomy , skull
The literature lacks a comprehensive review of the petrosal nerves, which often have a complicated course and nomenclature. The medical literature was reviewed comprehensively for information regarding the anatomy, pathology, and surgery of the petrosal nerves. The terminology and anatomy of the petrosal nerves are often complicated. Our review found multiple nomenclatures used in the description of these structures. Information regarding the petrosal nerves may assist those who observe or operate at or near the skull base. To our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive review of these structures. Clin. Anat. 22:537–544, 2009. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.