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Maxillary sinus barotrauma with fifth cranial nerve involvement.
Murrison AW, Smith DJ, Francis TJ, Counter RT
The Journal of laryngology and otology
Mar 1, 1991
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Abstract
A case of neurapraxia of the infraorbital nerve occurring as a result of maxillary sinus barotrauma in a diver is presented. Existing reports of a similar nature are reviewed and the pathogenesis of cranial nerve involvement in barotrauma is discussed. Guidelines for treatment are suggested.
Affiliation
Institute of Naval Medicine, Gosport, Hants.
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- PubMed ID:
- 2019813
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