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Three-Dimensional Modeling Of Facial Nerve Vii, Dani Peterson, Jonathan Wisco
Three-Dimensional Modeling Of Facial Nerve Vii, Dani Peterson, Jonathan Wisco
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Due to its long and complicated trajectory through the cranium, facial nerve VII (CN VII) (see figure 1) can be damaged in surgeries, sometimes resulting in facial muscle paralysis. Surgical removal of acoustic neuromas and parotid tumors, in addition to surgical repair of the temporomandibular joint disorder are associated with a risk of damage to CN VII. In addition, insertion of auditory implants can damage the nerve, as can improper stimulation to the nerve after the implantation has occurred. This study’s focus was the creation of a three-dimensional (3D) model based off of data from dissection of the nerve in …