The Facial Nerve in the Infratemporal Approach

1 July 1987

journal article
research article
Published by Wiley in Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery

Vol. 97 (1) , 15-17
https://doi.org/10.1177/019459988709700103

Abstract

A new method of re-routing the facial nerve in the Infratemporal fossa approach is presented. Exposure of the skull base is not compromised and better immediate and long-term facial function is achieved. A consecutive series of 31 cases is discussed.

Keywords

FUNCTION
FACIAL NERVE
IMMEDIATE
FOSSA
CONSECUTIVE
SKULL
COMPROMISED
INFRATEMPORAL APPROACH

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Infratemporal Fossa Approach for Glomus Tumors of the Temporal Bone
Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 1982