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External nasal nerve division: a treatment for post-traumatic neuralgia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. J. Drysdale*
Affiliation:
London
V. Moore-Gillon
Affiliation:
London
*
Mr A. J. Drysdale, F.R.C.S., ENT Department, St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London SW17

Abstract

We present four patients complaining of neuralgic pains across the nasal bridge following trauma, who were successfully treated by division of the external nasal nerve. We believe it is a useful treatment in selected cases.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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