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Neurofibroma of the Lingual Nerve: A Case Report [PDF]

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2006
A neurofibroma of the lingual nerve is a rare clinical finding, the most common lesion site of a lingual neurofibroma being the tongue. In most situations, it is difficult to determine the precise nerve origins.
Hsun-Mo Wang, Ying-Che Hsu, Ka-Wo Lee, Feng-Yu Chiang, Wen-Rei Kuo   +4 more
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Neuromodulation of the lingual nerve: a novel technique. [PDF]

Neurosurg Focus Video, 2020
The lingual nerve is a branch of the posterior trunk of the mandibular nerve. It provides sensation and taste to the ipsilateral anterior two-thirds of the tongue. Posttraumatic neuropathy of the lingual nerve can be chronic and debilitating long after the inciting trauma.
Zhao K, Talbot CE, Mammis A, Paskhover B.   +3 more
europepmc   +5 more sources

Risk of lingual nerve injuries in removal of mandibular third molars: a retrospective case-control study [PDF]

Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2019
Background Through the analysis of clinical data, we attempted to investigate the etiology and determine the risk of severe iatrogenic lingual nerve injuries in the removal of the mandibular third molar. Methods A retrospective chart review was performed
Itaru Tojyo, Takashi Nakanishi, Yukari Shintani, Kenjiro Okamoto, Yukihiro Hiraishi, Shigeyuki Fujita   +5 more
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Transient unilateral lingual nerve injury following the use of laryngeal mask airway Supreme: a case report [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology, 2022
Lingual nerve injury rarely occurs after using the laryngeal mask airway (LMA). A 40-year-old woman with no comorbidities visited the hospital for left breast-conserving surgery. Anesthesia was performed using LMA Supreme™.
Kyung Nam Park, Hae Jeong Jeong
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Application of Tinel’s test combed with clinical neurosensory test distinguishes spontaneous healing of lingual nerve neuropathy after mandibular third molar extraction [PDF]

Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2023
Background Extraction of the mandibular third molar, the most frequent and important surgical procedure in the clinical practice of oral surgery, is associated with the risk of injury of the lingual nerve. Neuropathy of the lingual nerve poses diagnostic
Shigeyuki Fujita, Itaru Tojyo, Shigeru Suzuki, Fumihiro Tajima   +3 more
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Challenges in Diagnosing the Course of the Lingual Nerve for Clinical Practice and Research [PDF]

Diagnostics
The accurate identification and protection of the lingual nerve during oral surgery are critical to avoid complications such as a loss of taste or sensation and chronic pain.
Wei Cheong Ngeow, Hui Wen Tay, Krishan Sarna, Chia Wei Cheah, Mary Raj, Surendra Kumar Acharya, Zhong Zheng Koo, Mang Chek Wey   +7 more
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Neurosensory outcomes following permanent lingual nerve injury in surgical removal of mandibular third molars: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

Saudi Dental Journal
Aim The preset systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate neurosensory outcomes following permanent lingual nerve injury in the surgical removal of mandibular third molars.
Javad Hayati Garjan, Mojtaba Sheykhian, Mehran Rahbar, Ali Sharifi   +3 more
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Prognostic factors for functional recovery after lingual nerve reconstruction using an artificial nerve conduit [PDF]

Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Background Lingual nerve injury following dental procedures, such as lower third molar extractions, can cause significant sensory deficits. For patients with persistent severe symptoms, surgical reconstruction using a nerve conduit is often considered ...
Shigeyuki Fujita, Shigeru Suzuki, Osamu Sakaguchi, Itaru Tojyo   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Effect of duration from lingual nerve injury to undergoing microneurosurgery on improving sensory and taste functions: retrospective study [PDF]

Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2019
Background The prognosis of recovery following microneurosurgery for injured lingual nerves varies among individual cases. This study aimed to investigate if recovery ratios of sensory and taste functions are improved by the microneurosurgery within 6 ...
Takashi Nakanishi, Yuta Yamamoto, Kensuke Tanioka, Yukari Shintani, Itaru Tojyo, Shigeyuki Fujita   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

An unusual communication between the mylohyoid and lingual nerves in man: Its significance in lingual nerve injury

Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2010
The mylohyoid nerve is the branch of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) which arises above the mandibular foramen. An abnormal communication between the mylohyoid nerve and lingual nerve (LN) was noted during the routine dissection of a male cadaver ...
Potu Bhagath, D′Silva Suhani, Thejodhar P, Jattanna Nishita   +3 more
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