title: Unusual but treatable cause of fluctuating tinnitus.
abstract: An unusual case of fluctuating tinnitus that was caused by the occurrence of posttraumatic facial nerve synkinesis to the stapedius muscle is presented with preoperative, operative, and postoperative supportive data.
mesh_terms: D000158:Acoustic Impedance Tests; D000328:Adult; D004423:Ear / Q000601:surgery; D005133:Eye Movements; D005155:Facial Nerve Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery