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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.
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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.