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Facial palsy following stapedectomy

A Case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Y. Zohar*
Affiliation:
Petah-Tiqva, Israel
N. Laurian
Affiliation:
Petah-Tiqva, Israel
*
Dr. Y. Zohar, E.N.T. Department,Hasharon Hospital, Petah-Tiqva 49–372, Israel.

Abstract

A case of peripheral facial palsy which appeared 8 days following ipsilateral stapedectomy, was diagnosed as Bell's palsy.

We stress the uncommon coincidence of the two events and the important implications in the treatment of a palsy appearing after middle ear surgery.

Bell's palsy is an unusual but real possibility which should be borne in mind before deciding on extended surgical exploration.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1985

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