Facial canal dehiscence rate: a retrospective analysis of 372 chronic otitis media cases
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-018-5198-7
Abstract: PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the rate and location of facial canal dehiscence (FCD) observed during surgery for chronic otitis media (COM) with or without cholesteatoma.Material and methodOperative details of 1296 patients who underwent chronic… read more here.
Keywords: otitis media; facial canal; study; chronic otitis ... See more keywords
Prevalence of facial canal dehiscence and other bone defects by computed tomography
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-020-06013-8
Abstract: Introduction The facial nerve is the most vulnerable structure during otological surgeries. Facial canal dehiscence (FCD) is the main risk factor for iatrogenic injuries. Its prevalence in clinical studies ranges between 6 and 33.3%, while… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; facial canal; prevalence; dehiscence ... See more keywords
Does Mastoid Pneumatization Affect Facial Canal Dimensions and Distances of Facial Tympanic Segment–Scutum and Lateral Semicircular Canal–Scutum?
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DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000000992
Abstract: Objectives In the present study, we investigated whether mastoid pneumatization affects facial canal dimensions and distances of facial tympanic segment and scutum, and lateral semicircular (LSS) canal and scutum. Methods One hundred sixty-one temporal multidetector… read more here.
Keywords: segment scutum; facial tympanic; canal scutum; scutum ... See more keywords