Lesser occipital nerve damage after retrosigmoid craniotomy repaired with processed nerve allograft

ConclusionLON injury during retrosigmoid craniotomy can lead to occipital neuralgia and significant patient distress. Surgeons should be aware of the LON’s course relative to retrosigmoid incisions. Repair of the injured nerve with processed cadaveric nerve allograft deserves continued investigation for treating LON damage.
Source: Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research