The topographic anatomy of the masseteric nerve: A cadaveric study with an emphasis on the effective zone of botulinum toxin A injections in masseter

KAYA B., APAYDIN N., Loukas M., Tubbs R. S.

JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY, cilt.67, sa.12, ss.1663-1668, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 67 Sayı: 12
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.bjps.2014.07.043
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1663-1668
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Masseter muscle, Masseteric nerve, Motor nerve entry point, Masseteric hypertrophy, Botulinum toxin, Facial reanimation, MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY, FACIAL REANIMATION, MOTOR-NERVE, IDENTIFICATION, LOCALIZATION, MANAGEMENT, ADULTS, FACE
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Introduction: Botulinum toxin injections are previously reported to be a noninvasive alternative method for treating masseteric hypertrophy. However, there is a debate on finding an ideal place for injection. The aim of this study is to document the anatomical landmarks for defining the motor nerve entry points (MNEPs) of the masseteric nerve in the masseter for effective botulinum toxin injections.