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Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery > Volume 39(1); 1996 > Article
Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1996;39(1): 125-31.
Translabyrinthine Repair of the Facial Nerve in Transverse Fracture of the Temporal Bone
Young Ki Kim, MD, Yong Joo Yoon, MD, and Byung Am Park, MD
Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Chonju, Korea
측두골 횡골절시 경미로 접근법을 이용한 안면신경 교정술
김영기 · 윤용주 · 박병암
전북대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실
ABSTRACT

Transverse fractures of the temporal bone account for approximately 20% of temporal bone fractures. The injury is frequently accompanied by severe sensorineural hearing loss and loss of vestibular function. Facial paralysis occurs in 50% of cases. Facial paralysis coexistent with total los of auditory and vestibular function in the case of transverse fracture, the translabyrinthine decompression and repair of the facial nerve may be needed. The greatest advantage of the translabyrinthine approach is being able to gain access to the entire nerve by use of one approach. We report the two cases of translabyrinthine end-to-end anastomosis of the facial nerve through meatomastoid rerouting in transverse fracture of the temporal bone. The facial nerve function was House grade IV in case 1 and House grade III in case 2 at 1 year postoperatively.

Keywords: Temporal bone fractureTransverse fractureTranslabyrinthine approach.
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