HSC Section 8_April 2017

Waissbluth S, Ywakim R, Al Qassabi B, et al. Pediatric temporal bone fractures: a case series. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol . 2016; 84:106-109. EBM level 4....................................213-216

Summary : This article provides a retrospective review of all pediatric patients who presented with temporal bone fractures during a 14-year period at a tertiary referral center. It discusses the typical otologic clinical findings in pediatric patients with temporal bone fracture and highlights commonly observed concomitant fractures/injuries. Facial Nerve Lee DH. Clinical efficacy of electroneurography in acute facial paralysis. J Audiol Otol . 2016; 20(1):8-12. EBM level 5...........................................................................................................217-221 Summary : This article is a wonderful summary of facial paralysis and describes tests used for studying facial paresis including electromyography, electroneurography (ENoG), nerve excitability testing, and the maximal stimulatory test. It further describes facial nerve injury, classification systems, and expected test results. This paper spends the majority of effort on describing ENoG and its utility. While a review article, it is deeply insightful and a great comprehensive summary article that highlights various testing modalities.

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