Radiological Dehiscence of the Mastoid Portion of the Facial Nerve after Posterior Tympanotomy: Does It Lead to Increased Risk of Nerve Injury?
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OBJECTIVE: We aimed to establish the frequency of postoperative bony dehiscence overlying the mastoid portion of the facial nerve after round window membranous cochleostomy using high-resolution computer tomography, and to ascertain whether this was associated with a higher incidence of facial nerve injury compared with other studies. We also evaluated the usefulness of the St Thomas’ classification in predicting the possibility of performing round window insertions.
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