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[Suture of lingual nerve: Technical note].

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Suturing severed lingual nerves after oral surgery can improve recovery. This simple procedure is most effective when performed early, especially in younger patients, for optimal nerve function restoration.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Oral surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Surgical anatomy

Context:

  • The lingual nerve is vulnerable to injury during oral surgical procedures, notably third molar extractions.
  • Prompt surgical intervention, specifically nerve suturing, is crucial for optimal functional recovery.
  • This abstract details the technique for end-to-end suture of the lingual nerve.

Purpose:

  • To describe a technique for the end-to-end suture of the lingual nerve.
  • To highlight the benefits of early surgical repair for lingual nerve injuries.
  • To outline the operative procedure and its limitations.

Summary:

  • The described lingual nerve suture is performed under general anesthesia via a transoral approach in the floor of the mouth.
  • Microscopic assistance facilitates the precise suturing of nerve stumps, followed by mucosal closure.
  • This method is simple, quick, and cost-effective, but not suitable for large nerve substance loss due to limited nerve laxity.

Impact:

  • Early lingual nerve suture promotes better nerve function recovery.
  • Optimal outcomes are observed when the procedure is performed within six months post-trauma.
  • Younger patients tend to exhibit improved nerve function recovery after this surgical intervention.