Successful treatment of highly recurrent facial baroparesis in a frequent high-altitude traveler: a case report

Successful treatment of highly recurrent facial baroparesis in a frequent high-altitude traveler: a case report

Abstract Background Facial baroparesis is a palsy of the seventh cranial nerve resulting from increased pressure compressing the nerve along its course through the middle ear cavity. It is a rare condition, most commonly reported in barotraumatic environments, in particular scuba diving and high-alt...

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Main Authors: Jason P. Caffrey, Jason W. Adams, Isabel Costantino, Kristin Klepper, Elina Kari, Lori A. Brown
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Altitude and aviation medicine
Baroparesis
Cranial nerve trauma
Facial nerve palsy
Facial paralysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-020-02557-9

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