Impact of age on the anatomy of the pediatric pterygopalatine fossa and its relationship to the suprazygomatic maxillary nerve block
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Dec 18, 2017
Marston AP, et al. - This research was conducted with the intention of better defining the impact of pediatric facial skeletal growth on techniques for accessing the pterygopalatine fossa (PPF). A substantial rise was noted in the distance from the skin to the foramen rotundum with age. Nonetheless, the angles of re-orientation with respect to the original needle entry site illustrated up to only 3° of variability between the youngest and oldest age groups examined in this pediatric cohort.
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