Anatomical Variants of Post-ganglionic Fibers within the Pterygopalatine Fossa: Implications for Endonasal Skull Base Surgery

Conclusion Neural communications between the PPG and the maxillary nerve were present in all specimens. A neural branch from V1 to the PPG potentially contributes additional postganglionic parasympathetic function to the lacrimal gland. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base - February 22, 2021 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Li, Lifeng London, Nyall R. Prevedello, Daniel M. Carrau, Ricardo L. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research