Crosbie R Author
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Department of Otolaryngology, Monklands Hospital, NHS Lanarkshire
Crosbie R, Department of Otolaryngology, Monklands Hospital, NHS Lanarkshire intrested in the feilds of Cholesteatoma; Ear middle; Ear ossicles; Facial nerve; Otologic surgical procedures; Semi-circular canal; Social class
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Author(s): Orr J , Ansari S, Crosbie R and Iyer A
Background: Lateral semi-circular canal dehiscence (LSCCD) and facial nerve dehiscence (FND) may increase the risk of dead ear and facial paralysis in cholesteatoma surgery. While CT scanning may show LSCCD, disease extent and ossicular erosion, FND is difficult to assess via this modality. Our study aims to establish the correlation between the factors which can be assessed on CT and FND. We compared social deprivation levels to determine any predictive value on FND.
Methods: Consecutive patients under... view moreĀ»