Location of the infraorbital foramen with reference to soft tissue landmarks

Ercikti N., APAYDIN N., Kirici Y.

SURGICAL AND RADIOLOGIC ANATOMY, vol.39, no.1, pp.11-15, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00276-016-1683-0
  • Journal Name: SURGICAL AND RADIOLOGIC ANATOMY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.11-15
  • Keywords: Infraorbital foramen, Infraorbital nerve, Oromaxillofacial surgery, Infraorbital nerve blockage, SURGERY
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The location of the infraorbital foramen and its variations are important during periorbital, dental, plastic, and oromaxillofacial surgeries. The aim of this study is to document the most practical anatomical soft tissue landmarks for defining the location of infraorbital foramen and infraorbital nerve for effective nerve blockade and to decrease its risk of injury during periorbital surgeries.