Vidian Neurectomy: A Narrative Review
Neelam Jawed Qureshi, Muhammad Arsalan Bashir, Wajeeh Naveed, Hafsa Shaikh, Mohammad Zain Abbas, Verisha Mansoor, Syed Qasim Hashmi, Saqib Sattar
Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology · pp. 200–211 · Published 27 Nov 2024
Abstract
Vidian neurectomy (VN) is a surgical procedure that aims to reduce the symptoms of chronic rhinitis or rhinogenic headache by cutting the vidian nerve, which carries parasympathetic fibers to the nasal mucosa. VN has been used for decades as a last resort for patients who do not respond to conservative treatments and have no contraindications for VN, such as allergic rhinitis, atrophic rhinitis, or anatomical variations. VN can effectively reduce nasal symptoms and improve quality of life, especially when combined with other nasal surgeries. However, the evidence for VN is limited and the long-term effects and safety of VN are uncertain. The most common complications of VN are dry eye and facial numbness, which are usually mild and transient. Clinicians should also participate in multicenter studies and registries to contribute to the evidence base for VN and compare it with other modalities, such as posterior nasal nerve ablation or pharmacological agents.
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