Endoscopic surgery of the vidian nerve. Preliminary report

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1991 Jul;100(7):536-9. doi: 10.1177/000348949110000703.

Abstract

The anatomy, surgical technique, and difficulties of endoscopic vidian neurectomy are described. The procedure was carried out on 12 patients: 8 had resistant secretomotor rhinopathy and 4 had recurrent nasal polyposis. This technique is a minor surgical procedure with symptomatic relief and minimal postoperative morbidity.

MeSH terms

  • Endoscopy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methods
  • Nasal Polyps / surgery
  • Nose / innervation*
  • Peripheral Nerves / anatomy & histology
  • Peripheral Nerves / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Rhinitis, Vasomotor / surgery