@article{55dd098d935543389f0f0fb8b7f3e91a,
title = "A Method for Cranial Nerve XI Silencing During Surgery of the Foramen Magnum Region: Technical Case Report.",
author = "Southwell, \{Derek G\} and Breshears, \{Jonathan D\} and Lyon, \{William R\} and McDermott, \{Michael W\}",
note = "BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE:Skull base surgery involves the microdissection and intraoperative monitoring of cranial nerves, including cranial nerve XI (CN XI). Manipulation of CN XI can evoke brisk trapezius contraction, which in turn may disturb the surgical procedure and risk patient safety. Here we describe a method for temporarily silencing CN XI via direct intraoperative application of 1\% lidocaine.",
year = "2019",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1093/ONS/OPY134",
language = "American English",
volume = "16",
journal = "Operative Neurosurgery",
}