Iatrogenic nerve injury during surgery is a major source of concern for both patients and
surgeons. This study aimed to identify the nerves most commonly injured during surgery …

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 …

Objectives: We evaluated the incidence of facial nerve dehiscence in a group of patients
with cholesteatoma who underwent otologic surgery. Methods: We performed a …

Objective: To determine the incidence and location of dehiscence of the facial nerve in
patients with cholesteatoma. Study Design: Prospective case series. Setting: Tertiary referral …

OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the intraoperative findings, recurrence rate, and
hearing outcome of cholesteatoma surgery and correlate them with the newly proposed …

The objectives of this study were to determine the incidence and locations of dehiscence of
the fallopian canal (FC) in patients undergoing surgery for different middle ear pathologies …

Accidental injury to the facial nerve where the bony canal defects are present may result with
facial nerve dysfunction during otological surgery. Therefore, it is critical to know the …

Background: To evaluate patients with middle ear cholesteatoma presenting with facial
palsy (FP). Material-Methods: A total of 14 subjects (10 males and 4 females), with a mean …

OBJECTIVE: Piezosurgery is an ultrasound instrument (24.7–29.5 kHz) capable of cutting
bone without necrosis and nonmineralized tissue damage. The aim of this work has been to …

Introduction: Otitis media, mastoiditis or the pressure effect of tumorous lesions such as
cholesteatoma can be the cause of facial canal dehiscence and facial nerve paralysis. The …