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Facial nerve decompression is a salvage treatment for Bell's palsy patients for whom a poor prognosis is anticipated with standard medical treatment. The transmastoid approach is a frequently performed approach,… Click to show full abstract
Facial nerve decompression is a salvage treatment for Bell's palsy patients for whom a poor prognosis is anticipated with standard medical treatment. The transmastoid approach is a frequently performed approach, but it remains unknown if this surgery is effective when the ossicular chain is preserved. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of facial nerve decompression using the transmastoid approach in Bell's palsy.
Keywords:
nerve decompression;
ossicular chain;
bell palsy
Journal Title: Clinical Otolaryngology
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: Clinical Otolaryngology
Year Published: 2020
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