The petrosal nerves: Anatomy, pathology, and surgical considerations

R. Shane Tubbs; Joshua Menendez; Marios Loukas; Mohammadali Mohajel Shoja; Ghaffar Shokouhi; E. George Salter; Aaron Cohen-Gadol

doi:10.1002/ca.20814

The petrosal nerves: Anatomy, pathology, and surgical considerations

R. Shane Tubbs, Joshua Menendez, Marios Loukas, Mohammadali Mohajel Shoja, Ghaffar Shokouhi, E. George Salter, Aaron Cohen-Gadol

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Abstract

The literature lacks a comprehensive review of the petrosal nerves, which often have a complicated course and nomenclature. The medical literature was reviewed comprehensively for information regarding the anatomy, pathology, and surgery of the petrosal nerves. The terminology and anatomy of the petrosal nerves are often complicated. Our review found multiple nomenclatures used in the description of these structures. Information regarding the petrosal nerves may assist those who observe or operate at or near the skull base. To our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive review of these structures.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	537-544
Number of pages	8
Journal	Clinical Anatomy
Volume	22
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/ca.20814
State	Published - Jul 1 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Anatomy
Cranial
Petrosal nerves
Skull base

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Anatomy
Histology

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