DOI: 10.1111/ahe.12963 ISSN:
Review of the caroticotympanic nerves: Anatomy, function and pathology
Aaron L. Albuck, Daniel B. Techabunyart, Juan J. Cardona, Arada Chaiyamoon, Preston Tsang, Joe Iwanaga, Aaron S. Dumont, R. Shane Tubbs- General Veterinary
- General Medicine
Abstract
The caroticotympanic nerves provide postganglionic sympathetic fibres to the tympanic plexus. However, there are scant reports in the literature detailing with these nerves in great depth. As the caroticotympanic plexus lies near the often‐operated tympanic nerve, it is important for the surgeon to understand the anatomy, pathology and surgical implications of it. Here, we present a review of the available literature regarding the caroticotympanic nerves.