Navy diver with recurrent facial nerve baroparesis treated with eustachian tube balloon dilation.
Laryngoscope
; 129(11): E412-E414, 2019 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31400145
ABSTRACT
Facial nerve baroparesis is a rare complication of middle ear barotrauma reported almost exclusively in overpressure events related to diving and flying. Until the development of Eustachian tube balloon dilation, no diving compatible options existed to effectively and safely prevent recurrence. We present a case of a U.S. Navy diver with a history of repeated ipsilateral facial nerve paresis that occurred during diving. The patient underwent Eustachian tube balloon dilation of the affected side. Following surgery, the patient completed a recompression chamber simulated dive that allowed the patient to return to diving. The patient has been symptom-free for 12 months following dilation. Laryngoscope, 129E412-E414, 2019.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Barotrauma
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Facial Nerve Injuries
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Dilatation
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Diving
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Facial Paralysis
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Occupational Injuries
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Laryngoscope
Journal subject:
OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article
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