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AAOMS 91st Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition

Surgical Mini-Lectures and Clinics


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Friday, October 1, 2010
1:00PM - 3:00PM

S326

Microsurgical Repair of Trigeminal Nerve Injuries

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Vincent B. Ziccardi, DDS, MD
Professor and Chair / Residency Program Director, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Newark, NJ

Synopsis

This surgical clinic will review the mechanisms of trigeminal nerve injuries, evaluation and documentation as well as the surgical procedures for nerve reconstruction. Multiple cases will be utilized to illustrate nerve injuries and their repair including outcome assessments.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

  1. Discuss the mechanisms of injury utilizing clinical examples and anatomical descriptions including options for avoidance;
  2. Discuss the techniques available for trigeminal nerve assessment and illustrate techniques for incorporation into clinical practice; and
  3. Describe the surgical approaches to the branches of the trigeminal nerve and microsurgical options for treatment including outcome assessments.

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