Corneal and Facial Sensory Neurotization in Trigeminal Anesthesia

Citation:

Jowett N, Pineda R. Corneal and Facial Sensory Neurotization in Trigeminal Anesthesia. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2021;29(3):459-470.

Date Published:

2021 Aug

Abstract:

Trigeminal anesthesia may yield blindness and facial disfigurement, secondary to neurotrophic keratopathy and trigeminal trophic syndrome. This article summarizes contemporary medical and emerging surgical approaches for the therapeutic management of this rare and devastating disease state.

See also: Cornea, August 2021, All, 2021
Last updated on 09/01/2021