Saving the frontal branch during a low fronto-orbital approach

Aesthetic Plast Surg. 1995 Mar-Apr;19(2):161-3. doi: 10.1007/BF00450252.

Abstract

This report describes the anatomy of the frontal branch of the seventh nerve and a technique for assuring its preservation when doing a low frontal approach. By dissecting under both layers of the temporal fascia, rapid and safe access to the inferior fronto-orbital region may be achieved. This technique is recommended for exposure of a bony lesion in the fronto-orbital region and when performing an osteoplastic pterional craniotomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Eosinophilic Granuloma / surgery*
  • Facial Nerve* / anatomy & histology
  • Fasciotomy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Orbit / surgery
  • Temporal Muscle / surgery*