title: [Routes of approach to the vidian nerve (author's transl)].
abstract: The authors describe the various routes of approach to the deep recesses of the pterygo-maxillary fossa. A brief historical review indicates the importance of the work of Golding-Wood who started this type of surgery. Description of the personal technique of the authors via a trans-maxillary approach. Review of the endo-nasal approach of Poch-Vinals by cryotherapy and of M. Port mann by electro-coagulation. A parallel is then drawn between the trans-maxillary approach and the endo-nasal approach of Prades by dissection from the spheno-palatine orifice. The respective indications are discussed.
mesh_terms: D003452:Cryosurgery; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000294:innervation; D008722:Methods; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000294:innervation; D010159:Palate / Q000294:innervation; D013100:Sphenoid Bone; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus
vernacular_title: Les voies d'abord du nerf vidien.