title: Maxillary sinus barotrauma with fifth cranial nerve involvement.
abstract: A case of neurapraxia of the infraorbital nerve occurring as a result of maxillary sinus barotrauma in a diver is presented. Existing reports of a similar nature are reviewed and the pathogenesis of cranial nerve involvement in barotrauma is discussed. Guidelines for treatment are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Naval Medicine, Gosport, Hants.
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Murrison
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Francis
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Counter
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001469:Barotrauma; D004242:Diving / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000293:injuries*; D061221:Trigeminal Nerve Injuries