Abstract:The infraorbital nerve (ION) provides sensation around mid‐face and the ION block is used for regional anesthesia in many procedures. Therefore, the location of infraorbital foramen (IOF) and accessory infraorbital foramen (AIOF) where the ION and its branches exit through is important. Although, many studies tried to identify the location of the foramen using facial landmarks, the results varied and some of them were not applicable in practice. This study aims to find the relationship between IOF and AIOF, pr… Show more
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