Chorda tympani injury during endoscopic versus microscopic stapes surgery: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Waleed MoneirHesham Mohamed EladlMoataz Mohammed El-OkdaHisham Atef Ebada

Published 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 (2022)

Altered taste as a result of iatrogenic CTN injury can affect the patients' quality of life. Endoscopic ear surgery offers better visualization, less need for extensive manipulation of the chorda tympani, and consequently decreased incidence of CTN injury.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
end stage renal disease
ultrasound guided
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
surgical site infection
prognostic factors
acute coronary syndrome
patient reported