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Bruintjes, Tjasse D., Bleys, Ronald L. A. W. |
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Surgical & Radiologic Anatomy; Apr2023, Vol. 45 Issue 4, p457-460, 4p |
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Objective: To find out whether the vomeronasal organ (VNO) can be identified in the nose as a mucosal pit in the anterior nasal septum, to elucidate its function in man and to determine whether it is important to preserve the VNO during septal surgery. Methods: Literature review. Results and conclusion: The VNO is histologically present in almost all humans, but a macroscopically visible septal pit does not necessarily correspond with the actual VNO. The human VNO is probably a vestigial organ with a non-operational sensory function. It is not necessary to take particular care not to damage the VNO during septal surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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