Corneal Neurotization Using the Great Auricular Nerve for Bilateral Congenital Trigeminal Anesthesia

Conclusions: Using the GAN technique for CN bypasses trigeminal innervation and has the potential to improve corneal sensation. The GAN is a large caliber nerve and provides a large amount of axons and robust neurotization. This technique would be desirable for cases with bilateral congenital trigeminal anesthesia, such as pontine tegmental cap dysplasia.
Source: Cornea - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Techniques Source Type: research