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External nasal nerve division: a treatment for post-traumatic neuralgia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. J. Drysdale  and
V. Moore-Gillon
A. J. Drysdale*
Affiliation:
London
V. Moore-Gillon
Affiliation:
London
*
Mr A. J. Drysdale, F.R.C.S., ENT Department, St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London SW17
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Abstract

We present four patients complaining of neuralgic pains across the nasal bridge following trauma, who were successfully treated by division of the external nasal nerve. We believe it is a useful treatment in selected cases.

Keywords

NeuralgiaNasal boneTrauma
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 10 , October 1992 , pp. 915 - 916
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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