What are the 7 methods of identifying facial nerve during superficial parotidectomy?

Superficial parotidectomy is the most common surgical procedure done on the parotid gland. There is a fear of facial nerve injury during the procedure. It is sais that there are 7 methods of identifying the nerve during the procedure. If any one knows kindly explain.


Thank youWhat are the 7 methods of identifying facial nerve during superficial parotidectomy?
This web page doesn't specifically answer all of your question but it might be helpful to you. For a better answer you need to ask a professor of surgery.





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