Facial nerve anomalies in paediatric cochlear implant candidates: radiological evaluation

Palabiyik F. B., Hacikurt K., Yazici Z.

JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY, vol.131, no.1, pp.26-31, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 131 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1017/s0022215116009555
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.26-31
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Pre-operative radiological identification of facial nerve anomalies can help prevent intra-operative facial nerve injury during cochlear implantation. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence and configuration of facial nerve anomalies and their concurrence with inner-ear anomalies in cochlear implant candidates.