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Risks and Complications of Facial Nerve Decompression

Written by - Dr. Sunita Chowdhary, L.C.E.H., M.D.[Hom]

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD

Last Updated on Jan 29, 2019

What are the Risks and Complications of Facial Nerve Decompression?

Uncontrolled bleeding
Post operative conductive and sensorineural hearing loss

Edema of the temporal lobe
Meningitis
Headaches
Injury to other cranial nerves
Tinnitus
Infection
Injury to internal auditory canal

Risks and Complications of Facial Nerve Decompression

Published on Jan 29, 2019
Last Updated on Jan 29, 2019

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