Laser decompression of the facial nerve.
Laser decompression of the facial nerve is an experimental approach to evaluating the parameters for laser usage at a nerve-bone interface. This article summarizes the anatomic considerations and indications for facial nerve decompression, and the advantages and disadvantages of laser decompression of the facial nerve. Preliminary studies using the Vanderbilt free electron laser are described, and future directions for research are outlined.
Kelly
J H
JH
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Greater Baltimore Medical Center Medical Institutions, Baltimore,MD, USA.
Qadir
R H
RH
D004583:Electrons; D004867:Equipment Design; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005155:Facial Nerve Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D020220:Facial Nerve Injuries; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000601:surgery; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D007834:Lasers