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High-resolution MR technique allowing visualization of the course of the inferior alveolar nerve along cystic processes

Authors: B. Kress, S. Nissen, A. Gottschalk, L. Anders, C. Wentzler, T. Solbach, F. Palm, W. Bähren, K. Sartor

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 7/2003

Abstract.

Magnetic resonance imaging is not established in the preoperative diagnosis of mandibular cystic lesions; therefore, no attempts have been made thus far to evaluate the course of the mandibular neurovascular bundle along the process. However, the radiologist can detect the neurovascular bundle along the cystic lesion by high-resolution MR imaging and convey this information to the maxillofacial surgeon. This reduces the risk of intraoperative damage of the nerve. The examination of the neurovascular bundle can easily be integrated in a tumor MRI protocol of the jaw if the slice orientation is adapted to the course of the mandibular canal.

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Title: High-resolution MR technique allowing visualization of the course of the inferior alveolar nerve along cystic processes
Authors: B. Kress
S. Nissen
A. Gottschalk
L. Anders
C. Wentzler
T. Solbach
F. Palm
W. Bähren
K. Sartor
Publication date: 01-07-2003
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 7/2003
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-003-1837-4

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