Surgical treatment of trigeminal neuralgia - Home Study Program

AORN Journal,  Nov, 2003  by Cassi Brown

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a. it can detect changes resulting from surgical manipulation of brain tissue.

b. changes will be detected quickly enough to prevent permanent injury.

c. information about changes can be used to stop or change the surgical procedure.

d. changes can be documented to prevent future legal litigation.

9. The dura is closed, frequently with --, to help prevent cerebrospinal fluid leaks.

a. fibrin glue

b. gelfoam

c. raney clips

d. suture

10. Procedural complications include all of the following except

a. decreased sense of smell.

b. bleeding from the petrosal vein or other cerebellar draining veins.

c. hearing loss.

d. cerebellar contusions.

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