Anatomy of the extratemporal part of the facial nerve

Sufianov A.A.; Yachkurinskikh M.M.; Mahanbetkhan Sh.; Gizatullin M.R.; Daniel R.T.; Mastronardi L.; Messerer M.; Gonzalez-Lopez P.; Sufianov R.A.; Shelyagin I.S.; Dydykin S.S.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/operhirurg2021504132

Sufianov A.A.

Federal Centre of Neurosurgery;
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

Yachkurinskikh M.M.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Mahanbetkhan Sh.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Gizatullin M.R.

Federal Centre of Neurosurgery

Daniel R.T.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University);
Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerlan

Mastronardi L.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University);
San Filippo Neri Hospital

Messerer M.

Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerlan

Gonzalez-Lopez P.

Alicante University Hospital, Spai

Sufianov R.A.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0003-4031-0540

Shelyagin I.S.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

Dydykin S.S.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

ORCID: 0000-0002-1273-0356

Anatomy of the extratemporal part of the facial nerve

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Sufianov A.A., Yachkurinskikh M.M., Mahanbetkhan Sh., Gizatullin M.R., Daniel R.T., Mastronardi L., Messerer M., Gonzalez-Lopez P., Sufianov R.A., Shelyagin I.S., Dydykin S.S.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Operative Surgery and Clinical Anatomy. 2021;5(4): 32‑41

DOI: 10.17116/operhirurg2021504132

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Sufianov AA, Yachkurinskikh MM, Mahanbetkhan Sh, et al. . Anatomy of the extratemporal part of the facial nerve. Russian Journal of Operative Surgery and Clinical Anatomy. 2021;5(4):32‑41. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/operhirurg2021504132

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND

Of all the cranial nerves, the facial nerve is most commonly damaged. Its damage leads not only to functional nerve failure, but also to a decrease in the quality of life of patients due to a cosmetic defect. Therefore, knowledge of the anatomy of the facial nerve and its surrounding structures seems to us an important aspect for doctors of many specialties.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the study was to study the anatomy of the extratemporal part of the facial nerve, the location of its main branches and their connections with each other.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Two cadaver heads were dissected, the vessels of which were preliminarily filled with silicone for better visualization of the surrounding structures.

RESULTS

As a result of dissection, the trunk of the facial nerve and all its terminal branches were identified, the surrounding structures were visualized, as well as the connections of the terminal branches of the facial nerve with each other and with the branches of the trigeminal nerve.

CONCLUSION

The anatomy of the extratemporal part of the facial nerve varies from person to person. In addition to multiple anastomoses with its own branches, the facial nerve has anastomoses with the branches of the trigeminal nerve. Dissection of the extratemporal part of the facial nerve is the leading method of its study and the basis for the development of virtual anatomy and surgery of the future.

Keywords:

extratemporal

facial nerve anatomy

facial nerve palsy

cranial nerves

facial nerve surgery

Authors:

Sufianov A.A.

Federal Centre of Neurosurgery;
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

Yachkurinskikh M.M.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Mahanbetkhan Sh.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Gizatullin M.R.

Federal Centre of Neurosurgery

Daniel R.T.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University);
Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerlan

Mastronardi L.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University);
San Filippo Neri Hospital

Messerer M.

Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerlan

Gonzalez-Lopez P.

Alicante University Hospital, Spai

Sufianov R.A.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0003-4031-0540

Shelyagin I.S.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

Dydykin S.S.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

ORCID: 0000-0002-1273-0356

Received:

22.12.2020

Accepted:

17.03.2021

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