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Intratemporal variations of facial nerve course

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Facial nerve (FN) is the seventh cranial nerve with a unique complex anatomical course. Knowledge about the normal predictable course within the temporal bone with its possible variations is crucial to avoid accidental injuries to the FN, preventing its devastating subsequences. In ear surgeries, certain landmarks and relations to each other are key for safe drilling. In this report, we describe a case with computed tomography findings during routine preoperative assessment for cochlear implant with anomalous FN course being displaced posterolaterally on the tympanic and mastoid segments. This highlights the importance of imagining before such surgeries.

Source: Saudi Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

DOI: 10.4103/sjoh.sjoh_51_20

Authors: Mohammed Albokashy, Saleh Alabood, Saleh Alamry

Institution: Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W3202272052

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