(1) Background: The external jugular vein (EJV) descends on the sternocleidomastoid
muscle to drain deep into the subclavian vein. Anatomical variations of the EJV are relevant …

The face is a unique part of the body with its individual anatomical characteristics. While the
dental clinician is usually focused on the oral cavity, the physical examination should involve …

Background: An estimated 116 086 facelifts were performed in 2011. Regardless of the
technique employed, facial flap elevation carries with it anatomical pitfalls of which any …

Background The great auricular nerve (GAN) is often sacrificed during parotidectomy,
rhytidectomy, and platysma flap operation. Transection of the nerve results in a wooden …

Background: The great auricular nerve (GAN) is the most commonly injured nerve during
facelift surgery. Although rare, injury can result in long-term sequelae. Objectives: Previous …

The angle of the jaw is innervated by the auricular branch of the superficial cervical plexus
(SCP). Cervical cutaneous nerves of the CP carry the sensation from the antero‐lateral …

Background: Peripheral nerve decompression surgery can effectively address headache
pain caused by compression of peripheral nerves of the head and neck. Despite …

Objective To describe the key technical points for preserving the great auricular nerve during
parotidectomy for tumor, and to discuss the literature regarding the benefits, limitations and …

Background Tetraplegia caused by cervical spinal cord injury is devastating for patients and
represents a significant public health problem in both developed and developing countries …

Purpose The great auricular point (GAP) marks the exit of the great auricular nerve at the
posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM). It is a key landmark for the …