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Transnasal preganglionic vidian nerve section
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|May 1, 1984
Summary
Vidian neurectomy effectively treats vasomotor rhinitis. A direct transnasal approach offers a safe and accessible surgical option for this deep nerve, with no significant complications reported in 247 cases.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Vasomotor rhinitis symptoms can be relieved by vidian neurectomy.
- The pterygopalatine fossa presents a surgical challenge due to the vidian nerve's deep location.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a direct transnasal approach to the pterygopalatine fossa for vidian neurectomy.
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of this surgical technique.
Main Methods:
- A direct transnasal endoscopic approach through the sphenopalatine foramen.
- Surgical intervention in 247 patients over four years.
Main Results:
- The transnasal approach provides access to the pterygopalatine fossa.
- 247 cases were operated on with no significant complications.
Conclusions:
- The direct transnasal approach is a viable and safe method for vidian neurectomy.
- This technique facilitates effective treatment for vasomotor rhinitis.