Maxillary sinus barotrauma with fifth cranial nerve involvement.
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.
Murrison
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Institute of Naval Medicine, Gosport, Hants.
Smith
D J
DJ
Francis
T J
TJ
Counter
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D000328:Adult; D001469:Barotrauma; D004242:Diving / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000293:injuries*; D061221:Trigeminal Nerve Injuries