Transnasal preganglionic vidian nerve section

Vidian neurectomy is a useful procedure in relieving the symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis. However, the nerve is difficult to approach because of its deep location in the pterygopalatine fossa. A direct transnasal approach to the pterygopalatine fossa, passing through the sphenopalatine foramen in the...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1984-05, Vol.98 (5), p.481-487
Main Authors: Kirtane, M V, Prabhu, V S, Karnik, P P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Autonomic Fibers, Preganglionic - surgery
Female
Humans
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases - surgery
Male
Methods
Nasal Polyps - surgery
Nose
Parasympathetic Nervous System - surgery
Postoperative Complications
Rhinitis, Vasomotor - surgery
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Summary:Vidian neurectomy is a useful procedure in relieving the symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis. However, the nerve is difficult to approach because of its deep location in the pterygopalatine fossa. A direct transnasal approach to the pterygopalatine fossa, passing through the sphenopalatine foramen in the lateral wall of the nose, is described and its merits are discussed. We have operated upon 247 cases by this approach over the past four years without any significant complications.
ISSN:0022-2151
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100146936