Vasa nervorum

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Not to be confused with Vascular nerves, (nervi vasorum) the nerves innervating arteries and veins.

Vasa nervorum are small

peripheral nerves, specifically to the interior parts of nerves,[1] and their coverings.[2]

Associated pathologic conditions

Small vessels like

vasoconstrictor close to a nerve can reduce perfusion to its supplying vessel, risking ischemic nerve injury.[5]

References

  1. ISBN 9781588901910
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    ISBN 9781605476520
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    ISBN 9780071460408
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  4. PMID 9367967
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  5. ISBN 9780781768764
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