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A Visual Description of the Dissection of the Cerebral Surface Vasculature and Associated Meninges and the Choroid Plexus from Rat Brain
Published on: November 14, 2012
The superficial neurovasculature of the head and neck
A Otani1, L Otani, K C Carlson
1Southern California Permamente Medical Group, Department of Dermatology, Panorama City 91402.
Abstract:
The majority of dermatologic procedures are performed in the sun-damaged regions of the head and neck. These regions have special cosmetic and functional importance, and dermatologists should become familiar with the underlying structures. Even though all the major nerves and vessels arborize below the superficial fascia, cutaneous atrophy and fibrosis from previous surgeries can make these neurovascular structures susceptible to damage from superficial procedures. Hence, it is advisable to utilize blunt dissection whenever possible, and to identify vital structures when working in their vicinity.
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