Facial nerve monitoring during parotid gland surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Carlos-Miguel Chiesa-EstombaEkhiñe Larruscain-SarasolaJérome Rene LechienFrancois MouawadChristian Calvo-HenriquezEvelyne Siga DiomAdonis RamirezTareck AyadPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2020)
Our study suggests that IFNM may decrease the risk of immediate post-operative and permanent facial nerve weakness in primary parotid gland surgery. However, due to the low evidence level, additional prospective-randomized trials are needed to determine if these results can be translated into improved surgical safety and improved patient satisfaction.