Maxillary sinus barotrauma with fifth cranial nerve involvement

Andrew Murrison, Derek J. Smith, T. J. R. Francis, R. T. Counter

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology · 1991 · 36 citations · 7 references

Concepts

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.

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