Distribution of the hypoglossal nerve at the base of the tongue and its clinical importance in radiofrequency ablation therapy

Nesrin ÇANDIR; Sedat DEVELİ; Cenk KILIÇ; Bülent SATAR; Fatih YAZAR

Makale detayları

Distribution of the hypoglossal nerve at the base of the tongue and its clinical importance in radiofrequency ablation therapy

Yazarlar:

Nesrin ÇANDIR | Sedat DEVELİ | Cenk KILIÇ | Bülent SATAR | Fatih YAZAR

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2014 Vol.44 Issue 3, pp.427-431

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2014

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000753243

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 

To identify the course of the hypoglossal nerve at the base of tongue and to determine a safe area for the placement of radiofrequency ablation therapy (RAT) probes to protect the nerve trunk from any damage.   Materials and methods: Anatomical structures located at the base of the tongue were investigated in 10 cadaveric human half-heads. On the base of our landmarks, which are clinically important sign points, measurements were made.   Results: The safe area was found to be: in the transverse plane, the 1/2 medial part of the half-tongue between the lateral edge and the foramen caecum of the tongue, and in the vertical plane, a 14.5-mm depth. Despite the presence of minor branches of the hypoglossal nerve in this area, we think that the trunk of the nerve would be preserved.   Conclusion: We suggest that the landmarks that we determined to avoid motor deficit of the tongue will be helpful for clinicians during RAT to the tongue base.

 

To identify the course of the hypoglossal nerve at the base of tongue and to determine a safe area for the placement of radiofrequency ablation therapy (RAT) probes to protect the nerve trunk from any damage.   Materials and methods: Anatomical structures located at the base of the tongue were investigated in 10 cadaveric human half-heads. On the base of our landmarks, which are clinically important sign points, measurements were made.   Results: The safe area was found to be: in the transverse plane, the 1/2 medial part of the half-tongue between the lateral edge and the foramen caecum of the tongue, and in the vertical plane, a 14.5-mm depth. Despite the presence of minor branches of the hypoglossal nerve in this area, we think that the trunk of the nerve would be preserved.   Conclusion: We suggest that the landmarks that we determined to avoid motor deficit of the tongue will be helpful for clinicians during RAT to the tongue base.

Makale detayları

Distribution of the hypoglossal nerve at the base of the tongue and its clinical importance in radiofrequency ablation therapy

Yazarlar:

Nesrin ÇANDIR | Sedat DEVELİ | Cenk KILIÇ | Bülent SATAR | Fatih YAZAR

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2014 Vol.44 Issue 3, pp.427-431

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2014

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000753243

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

Key words: Hypoglossal nerve

radiofrequency ablation

tongue

snoring

obstructive sleep apnea

Sayı

Makale detayları

Distribution of the hypoglossal nerve at the base of the tongue and its clinical importance in radiofrequency ablation therapy

Yazarlar: Nesrin ÇANDIR | Sedat DEVELİ | Cenk KILIÇ | Bülent SATAR | Fatih YAZAR

Yayıncı: TUBITAK

Dergi: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2014 Vol.44 Issue 3, pp.427-431

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 5/2014

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2000753243

Sıklık: İki Aylık

eISSN: 1303-6165

pISSN: 1300-0144

Key words: Hypoglossal nerve

radiofrequency ablation

tongue

snoring

obstructive sleep apnea

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Nesrin ÇANDIR | Sedat DEVELİ | Cenk KILIÇ | Bülent SATAR | Fatih YAZAR

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2014 Vol.44 Issue 3, pp.427-431

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2014

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000753243

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144