Facial nerve palsy is a complication of chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma. In this situation, immediate surgery with removal of the diseased tissues is necessary with...
Facial nerve palsy is a complication of chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma. In this situation, immediate surgery with removal of the diseased tissues is necessary with decompression of the involved fallopian canal. It is not recommended to incise the epineurium in cases with infection in contrast to those with Bell's palsy or trauma. In this video, a retrograde tympanomastoidectomy (anterior to posterior or inside out apprach) with facial nerve decompression ias presented. www.alpinguneri.com
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