[Injuries caused by gunshots in the ear. Surgical treatment].
The Authors studied 14 cases of ear injuries caused by gunshots. All the patients were submitted to surgery to eliminate infection and to remove the bullets. Facial nerve decompression or repair was made in 12 cases. Intratemporal facial paralysis due to gunshots presented 60% motor recovery in average after microsurgery.
D004423:Ear / Q000293:injuries*; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*
Traumatismes par coups de revolver dans l'oreille. Traitement chirurgical.