Evaluation of computed tomography parameters in patients with facial nerve stimulation post-cochlear implantation.

Isra Ali AljazeeriTawfiq KhurayziMariam Al-AmroFarid AlzhraniAbdulrahman Alsanosi

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 (2020)

Patients who experienced FNS postoperatively had significantly lower distance and bone density between the UBTC and the LSFN. This finding can help surgeons in preoperative planning in an attempt to decrease the occurrence of FNS.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
soft tissue
positron emission tomography
bone mineral density
risk assessment
quality improvement
patients undergoing
magnetic resonance imaging
thoracic surgery
dual energy
bone loss
bone regeneration
contrast enhanced
image quality
postmenopausal women
magnetic resonance