title: Immediate facial nerve palsy following stapedectomy.
abstract: Iatrogenic facial nerve palsy following stapedectomy is a rare but devastating complication. The authors describe a case of a 20-year-old man who presented for legal advice concerning an immediate facial nerve palsy following a left stapedectomy. The incidence, management and prognosis of such injuries are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Policlinico Universitario, University of Udine, Piazzale S. Maria della Misericordia, I-33100 Udine, Italy.
authors.forename: Alessandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rinaldo
authors.forename: Vanni
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Mondin
authors.forename: Alfio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ferlito
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation; D013201:Stapes Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013256:Steroids
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D013256:Steroids