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Delayed facial palsy following uncomplicated stapedectomy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Michael C. F. Smith*
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Pacifica Simon
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Madras Medical College, Madras, India.
K. K. Ramalingam
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Madras Medical College, Madras, India.
*
ENT Department, Mr M. C. F. Smith, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN

Abstract

We report six cases of partial lower motor neurone facial palsy occurring between four and ten days after uncomplicated stapedectomy. The aetiology is unclear but recovery was rapid and complete in all patients.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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