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Is there any danger of damaging the facial nerve during atresia repair?

April 26, 2017atresia damaging danger facial nerve Repair

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Is there any danger of damaging the facial nerve during atresia repair?

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There is always the possibility of complications with facial nerve damage, but with experienced otologists, these complications are rare. Use of a facial nerve monitor improves patient safety, but the key is having an experienced surgeon.