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case_images: Nerve auto-fluorescence identification via the Dendrite  device and Intelligent Surgical Eye  (ISE) surgical navigation software (SNS). Images I and III showcase the overlay and contrast modes, respectively. Image II exemplifies the isolation of observable nerve anatomy and their projected anatomy.
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: The former provided high-contrast visualization of the nerves, and the latter enhanced nerve localization with colored projected mapping of relevant nerves (Figures 1-2). Figure 3 showcases the intraoperative nerve identification during parotidectomy - for reference, Figure 1 is a detailed view of what is being shown during the procedure. 
case_images: Surgical technique: parotidectomy. Left: Dissection of the parotid gland and main trunk of the facial nerve. Right: Post parotidectomy identifying all relevant branches intact following dissection and resection.. Abbreviations: a. - Artery. n. - Nerve. v. - Vein.. Illustration by Rene Aleman MD.
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: The former provided high-contrast visualization of the nerves, and the latter enhanced nerve localization with colored projected mapping of relevant nerves (Figures 1-2).
case_images: Intraoperative use of the handheld device. Left: Intraoperative use of the handheld device to isolate the main trunk of the facial nerve and branches during parotidectomy. . Right: Dendrite device dimensions
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case_images: FIG3
case_images: Figure 3 showcases the intraoperative nerve identification during parotidectomy - for reference, Figure 1 is a detailed view of what is being shown during the procedure. 