Optimizing Exposure for the Occipital Nerve in Migraine Surgery while Maintaining Hair Length
Summary:. Surgical decompression of the greater occipital nerve is used in the treatment of migraine headaches. Generally, hair is removed from the posterior scalp to aid with exposure and minimize interference. The securing of occipital hair with surgical tape and rubber bands instead of preoperati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2017-11-01
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| Series: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
| Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000001518 |