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Case Reports
. 2001 Apr 27;58(2):173-7.
doi: 10.1016/s0165-5876(01)00418-9.

Otic capsule fracture with preservation of hearing and delayed-onset facial paralysis

J T Vrabec  1
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Otic capsule fracture with preservation of hearing and delayed-onset facial paralysis

J T Vrabec. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. .

Abstract

The unusual occurrence of an otic capsule fracture with preservation of hearing is presented. In addition, the patient suffered facial paralysis beginning 6 days after the injury that rapidly recovered. Fifteen-month follow-up reveals stable hearing thresholds. The course of a fracture through the inner ear could be an important factor in determining the potential for hearing preservation.

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