Microsurgical reconstruction of the lingual nerve.
The surgical anatomy and common causes of lingual nerve damage are reviewed. Surgical indications for decompression, neurorrhaphy, and nerve grafting are discussed based on the review of 18 cases.
D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008036:Lingual Nerve / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D061222:Lingual Nerve Injuries; D008297:Male; D008340:Mandibular Nerve / Q000601:surgery*; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles / Q000009:adverse effects; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000295:instrumentation; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology; D011379:Prognosis