Identification and dissection of the facial nerve during parotidectomy

This article reviews the skeletal, cartilaginous, and muscular landmarks necessary for the reliable identification of the main trunk of the facial nerve during parotid surgery. Meticulous identification of these landmarks and attention to surgical detail we will facilitate safe identification and dissection of the facial nerve and contributes significantly to successful parotid surgery. (Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery)

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