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Facial nerve anatomy in the temporal bone

7 January 2021 | | Otology | Anatomy, Canal wall down, Facial nerve, Iatrogenic facial palsy, Middle ear, Multi-slice CT, Posterior tympanotomy

Knowledge of the facial nerve anatomy during otological surgery is crucial in avoiding an iatrogenic injury to the facial nerve. In this study, the authors investigated the anatomical relationship between the tympanic portion of the facial canal (FC) and the...