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Quoted phrase not found in phrase index: "sternocleidomastoid branches"
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A comprehensive review of the great auricular nerve graft.
Werner C, D'Antoni AV, Iwanaga J, Watanabe K, Dumont AS, Tubbs RS. Werner C, et al. Neurosurg Rev. 2021 Aug;44(4):1987-1995. doi: 10.1007/s10143-020-01426-9. Epub 2020 Oct 20. Neurosurg Rev. 2021. PMID: 33083927 Review.
The great auricular nerve (GAN) is a superficial branch of the cervical plexus that innervates parts of the mandible, auricle, and earlobe. ...
The great auricular nerve (GAN) is a superficial branch of the cervical plexus that innervates parts of the mandible, auricle, and ea …
A detailed review of the spinal accessory nerve and its anatomical variations with cadaveric illustration.
Roberts SO, Cardozo A. Roberts SO, et al. Anat Sci Int. 2024 Jun;99(3):239-253. doi: 10.1007/s12565-024-00770-w. Epub 2024 May 2. Anat Sci Int. 2024. PMID: 38696101 Free PMC article. Review.
The spinal accessory nerve, considered part of the eleventh cranial nerve, provides motor innervation to sternocleidomastoid and trapezius. A comprehensive literature review and two cadaveric dissections were undertaken. ...The spinal accessory nerve innervates sternocl …
The spinal accessory nerve, considered part of the eleventh cranial nerve, provides motor innervation to sternocleidomastoid and trap …
Sternocleidomastoid muscle additionally innervated by the facial nerve: case report and review of the literature.
Cvetko E. Cvetko E. Anat Sci Int. 2015 Jan;90(1):54-6. doi: 10.1007/s12565-013-0224-8. Epub 2013 Dec 18. Anat Sci Int. 2015. PMID: 24347311 Review.
An aberrant nerve branch from the facial nerve, additionally to the accessory nerve and cervical rami C2 and C3, was observed innervating the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle in a 75-year-old male cadaver. ...
An aberrant nerve branch from the facial nerve, additionally to the accessory nerve and cervical rami C2 and C3, was observed innerva …
Spinal accessory nerve anatomy in the posterior cervical triangle: A systematic review with meta-analysis.
Koliarakis I, Manatakis DK, Tsitsipanis C, Drakonaki E, Tsamandouras I, Tsiaoussis J. Koliarakis I, et al. Clin Anat. 2024 Jan;37(1):130-139. doi: 10.1002/ca.24119. Epub 2023 Sep 28. Clin Anat. 2024. PMID: 37767816
The mean length of the SAN along its course from the entry point to its exit point from the posterior triangle of the neck was 4.07 1.13 cm. The SAN mainly gave off 1 or 2 branches (32.5% and 31%, respectively) and received either no branches or one branch …
The mean length of the SAN along its course from the entry point to its exit point from the posterior triangle of the neck was 4.07 1.13 c …
High Output Chylous Fistula Post First Rib Resection.
Tsang CLN, Gunanayagam P, Feitosa R, Villalba L. Tsang CLN, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2020 Feb;63:455.e1-455.e5. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.07.023. Epub 2019 Oct 14. Ann Vasc Surg. 2020. PMID: 31622760 Review.
The persistent high output chylorrhea was refractory to 3 surgical reexplorations attempting to ligate leaking branches, bed rest, nonfat diet, parenteral nutrition, octreotide administration, and vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy. ...Control of the chylous fistula was …
The persistent high output chylorrhea was refractory to 3 surgical reexplorations attempting to ligate leaking branches, bed rest, no …
Surgeon's approach to the thyroid gland: surgical anatomy and the importance of technique.
Bliss RD, Gauger PG, Delbridge LW. Bliss RD, et al. World J Surg. 2000 Aug;24(8):891-7. doi: 10.1007/s002680010173. World J Surg. 2000. PMID: 10865032 Review.
Exposure of the thyroid gland is followed by careful dissection of the superior pole, utilizing the avascular plane between the superior pole and the cricothyroid muscle to identify and preserve the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve. Medial retraction of the …
Exposure of the thyroid gland is followed by careful dissection of the superior pole, utilizing the avascular plane between the superior pol …
Sonographic anatomy and imaging of the great auricular nerve.
Fenech M, Gallagher J, Berry C. Fenech M, et al. Surg Radiol Anat. 2025 Nov 13;48(1):3. doi: 10.1007/s00276-025-03765-y. Surg Radiol Anat. 2025. PMID: 41233613 Review.
RESULTS: Magnetic resonance imaging is best used to demonstrate the proximal path of the GAN deep to the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Ultrasound imaging can be used for imaging the superficial portion of the GAN and guiding therapeutic injections. The superficial GAN can be …
RESULTS: Magnetic resonance imaging is best used to demonstrate the proximal path of the GAN deep to the sternocleidomastoid muscle. …
[Functional anatomy of the glossopharyngeal, vagus, accessory and hypoglossal cranial nerves].
Simon E, Mertens P. Simon E, et al. Neurochirurgie. 2009 Apr;55(2):132-5. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2009.01.018. Epub 2009 Mar 21. Neurochirurgie. 2009. PMID: 19304301 Review. French.
The accessory nerve is divided into two branches, different in their origins and their functions: the cranial portion joins the motor fibers of the vagus nerve, to form the recurrent laryngeal nerve, whereas the spinal portion innervates the sternocleidomastoid musc …
The accessory nerve is divided into two branches, different in their origins and their functions: the cranial portion joins the motor …
Different branching patterns of the spinal accessory nerve: impact on neck dissection technique and postoperative shoulder function.
Lanišnik B. Lanišnik B. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 Apr;25(2):113-118. doi: 10.1097/MOO.0000000000000342. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017. PMID: 28106660 Review.
RECENT FINDINGS: The most recent studies identified three different branching patterns of the CN XI in the neck. In type 1 (66%), the branch for trapezius muscle exits at the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (mSCM). In type 2 (22%), the b …
RECENT FINDINGS: The most recent studies identified three different branching patterns of the CN XI in the neck. In type 1 (66%), the …
[Anatomicosurgical comments on the importance of the spinal accessory nerve].
Berrone S, Viterbo S, Fasolis M, De Gioanni PP. Berrone S, et al. Minerva Stomatol. 1992 Oct;41(10):459-65. Minerva Stomatol. 1992. PMID: 1293495 Review. Italian.
A number of points emerge from a review of the literature which are vital to isolate the spinal accessory nerve: 1) the transversal apophysis of the atlas is particularly prominent in the retrostyloid space and lies half-way across an imaginary horizontal segment connecting the m …
A number of points emerge from a review of the literature which are vital to isolate the spinal accessory nerve: 1) the transversal apophysi …
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